Jaggedland

Marshall Crenshaw | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (June 2, 2009)
• Original Release Date: 2009
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: 429 Records
• ASIN: B002656VHS
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #119,855 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

The New Yorker

"One of the finest songwriters of his age - or, for that matter, any age."

Product Description

Over 25 years since breaking through to critical and commercial acclaim with his 1982 self-titled debut and its infectious, era defining Top 40 hit ³Someday, Someway,² Marshall Crenshaw creates an incredible new chapter in his stage and film-worthy life with this highly anticipated 429 Records debut. Jaggedland is a musically dynamic and lyrically intimate collection of songs creating a truly a career-defining record harkening back to the best and brightest from one of America's greatest songwriters and performers.
"One of the finest songwriters of his age - or, for that matter, any age."
-The New Yorker

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Marshall's Best Yet: A +, June 2, 2009

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Famous Jonny Mambo "Famous Jonny Mambo" (Carrboro, NC) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Jaggedland (Audio CD)

Folks, it has been worth the wait...MC returns with 12 infectious Tunes that displays his diversity as one of the world's most accomplished pop musicians and talented guitarists. There are soaring pop songs, dark tales, blues, rockers, and a beautiful instrumental. Although I have an mp3 promo of this release, I am going to purchase the CD as I am guessing that the mp3 format is restricting the carefully-crafted sonics that MC wants to put across. In the best Crenshaw tradition, these tunes are addictive and satisfying. Thanks MC...I'm sure John Lennon would be proud.

Famous Jonny Mambo, DJ @ WCOM

11 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Classy Songs, June 20, 2009

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Gregory Morton "gmort" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Jaggedland (Audio CD)

My wife and I saw Marshall solo on June 11th and his self-review was that these were a bunch of "classy songs". And as excited as I was to see him live, he's half right, literally. Six of one and a half a dozen of the other on this album. The thing is, if you're a Marshall fan, he's probably touched your deepest sweet spot at some time in the past and therefore is the kind of underrated artist that you pull for without a second thought. I so much wish it were more than this, but it's only cuts 1, 2, 7, 10, 11 and 12 that go right to the next Best Of. As for the others, he's a great songwriter still in need of an equally great producer. Don't get me wrong, six new and great Marshall Crenshaw songs is a reason for celebration. But a great album this is not.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Melodies!, August 1, 2009

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T. Treat (California USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Jaggedland (Audio CD)

Maybe my favorite CD this year. The whole CD is solid, but I think "Sunday Blues", "Jaggedland", "Right on Time", "Passing Through", "Never Coming Down", and "Live and Learn" are my favorites. There's something about "Sunday Blues" - what a great melody - it's been in my head for days. I hope to see him in concert this year - would love to hear these songs live.