- Buy a CD or a vinyl record, get a $1 Amazon MP3 Credit. Limit one promotional credit per customer. Here's how (restrictions apply)
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Special Offers and Product Promotions
Frequently Bought Together
Product Details
Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images? |
Track Listings
| 1. What A Little Bit Of Love Can Do 3:38 |
| 2. Falling Short 3:19 |
| 3. Everything But Love 4:26 |
| 4. Tumbling Vine 2:29 |
| 5. Nothing Yet 4:28 |
| 6. Blue Car 4:24 |
| 7. Maybe I Missed The Point 3:31 |
| 8. Slow Boat 6:01 |
| 9. Either Way 4:53 |
| 10. The Quest 2:56 |
| 11. Never Let You Go 3:28 |
Editorial Reviews
2011 album from the Oscar-winning actor, performer and songwriter. A musician before his acting career took off, Bridges' award-winning and critically acclaimed role in 2009's Crazy Heart introduced his musical talents to a wider audience. Working with producer T-Bone Burnett again, this self-titled album picks up where Crazy Heart left off, proving that Jeff Bridges is a man for all seasons. Blue Note.
Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
106 of 110 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Buy this album if...
...you go for anything Jeff Bridges does cuz The Dude can do no wrong - and if that's the case, why stop now?
...you loved Crazy Heart, you've been wanting a full-length Jeff Bridges album to remind you of how much you loved Crazy Heart, and you're okay with half a full-length Jeff Bridges album that reminds you of Crazy Heart (arguably tracks 1, 3, 5, 7, and 10).
...you don't mind a little dark/jazzy/nightclubbish upright bass action or dark, churning, desert-highway-at-night rock guitar with your "country" music.
...you aren't overly concerned with musical genre labels like "country music."
...you sometimes play the "sound-alike" game when you listen to an album (especially an album by a well-known actor) - as in, "Wow, ____ kind of sounds like ____ on this song.
...you'd be interested to note that The Dude kind of sounds like Kenny Rogers (5, 9), Gordon Lightfoot (1), Neil Diamond (2), Mark Lanegan (8), and Ray's Vast Basement (4).
...you've never heard of Ray's Vast Basement but are the type to look them up - The Dude would probably approve of expanding your musical horizons like that.
...you enjoy a good summary song at the end of an album - you, know the kind of song that says "Now that we've spent this time together, let's sweep everything off the table and put it all in a nutshell for you - an inspiring little nutshell that will put a little kick back in your step as you turn off your record player and mosey on down the rest of this road that we're all walkin' together - a little road called LIFE."
I know I enjoy a good summary song, so if you'll excuse me, it's time for me "to get back to the quest..."
...you go for anything Jeff Bridges does cuz The Dude can do no wrong - and if that's the case, why stop now?
...you loved Crazy Heart, you've been wanting a full-length Jeff Bridges album to remind you of how much you loved Crazy Heart, and you're okay with half a full-length Jeff Bridges album that reminds you of Crazy Heart (arguably tracks 1, 3, 5, 7, and 10).
...you don't mind a little dark/jazzy/nightclubbish upright bass action or dark, churning, desert-highway-at-night rock guitar with your "country" music.
...you aren't overly concerned with musical genre labels like "country music."
...you sometimes play the "sound-alike" game when you listen to an album (especially an album by a well-known actor) - as in, "Wow, ____ kind of sounds like ____ on this song.
...you'd be interested to note that The Dude kind of sounds like Kenny Rogers (5, 9), Gordon Lightfoot (1), Neil Diamond (2), Mark Lanegan (8), and Ray's Vast Basement (4).
...you've never heard of Ray's Vast Basement but are the type to look them up - The Dude would probably approve of expanding your musical horizons like that.
...you enjoy a good summary song at the end of an album - you, know the kind of song that says "Now that we've spent this time together, let's sweep everything off the table and put it all in a nutshell for you - an inspiring little nutshell that will put a little kick back in your step as you turn off your record player and mosey on down the rest of this road that we're all walkin' together - a little road called LIFE."
I know I enjoy a good summary song, so if you'll excuse me, it's time for me "to get back to the quest..."
28 of 28 people found the following review helpful
Format:MP3 Music
Having seen Crazy Heart, this seems like a natural extension of the music and to some small degree the character Jeff Bridges played, Bad Blake. Jeff's down to earth approach makes this a very listenable album on one level. He is working with good material that includes his own, and he seems comfortable enough with things overall to present himself as a competent if not entirely serious artist. The opening song, What a Little Bit of Love Can Do, is a great start and a catchy tune, but things get a little weird after that.
After listening to it a few times, it occurs to me that production is the culprit here. T-Bone Burnett's signature is all over it, and that's what seems to overshadow what I hoped to hear - a close up and personal portrait of Jeff Bridges. What I do hear is Burnett stepping on Jeff's natural talent to make it sound, ironically enough, more natural. Too much earthiness for this fan. I like the music, but I don't like being beat over the head with how Americana it is. I hope Jeff's next album takes its cue from Johnny Cash's American Recordings. Jeff and a guitar... Now that would be a treat.
After listening to it a few times, it occurs to me that production is the culprit here. T-Bone Burnett's signature is all over it, and that's what seems to overshadow what I hoped to hear - a close up and personal portrait of Jeff Bridges. What I do hear is Burnett stepping on Jeff's natural talent to make it sound, ironically enough, more natural. Too much earthiness for this fan. I like the music, but I don't like being beat over the head with how Americana it is. I hope Jeff's next album takes its cue from Johnny Cash's American Recordings. Jeff and a guitar... Now that would be a treat.
30 of 32 people found the following review helpful
By Polar Bear
Format:Audio CD
Most people know Jeff Bridges as the actor who played a country music star in the 2009 movie "Crazy Heart." But he is also a talented musician and song writer, as one listen to his self titled major label debut album will attest. Bridges was smart enough to surround himself with an all star line up of song writers. This includes T Bone Burnett (Bridges' Crazy Heart collaborator and winner of several Grammy Awards), Stephen Bruton (Bridges' guitar coach on Crazy Heart), John Goodwin, Greg Brown and Bo Ramsay. Bridges has also recruited a list of top notch musicians to play on the album: keyboardist Keefus Ciancia, guitarist Mark Ribot, bassist Dennis Crouch, pedal-steel guitarist Russ Pahl, and drummer Jay Bellerose, as well as guest vocalists Rosanne Cash, Ryan Bingham, Sam Phillips, and Benji Hughes. The resulting sounds are amazing. "What A Little Bit of Love Can Do" is the album's opening track and the perfect way to start things off. This song features amazing vocals that shows Bridges is the real deal. "Maybe I Missed the Point" is a country-ish tune with deep meaningful lyrics. Bridges absolutely nails the chorus which is both catchy and melodic. "Nothing Yet" has the feel of someone who is later in life (Bridges is in his 60's) who is taking an introspective look at his life. Roseanne Cash contributes some incredible harmonies which are simply angelic. "Blue Car" is a slower song featuring a twanging piano and a nice back beat rhythm. "Slow Boat" picks up the pace with some strong, straight ahead, rock and roll style guitars driving the song forward. "Everything But Love" is a romantic love ballad filled with passion and emotion. Overall the album features a set of songs that are crisp and fresh, well written, and sound awesome. The best part of Bridges' vocals is his sincerity: you can tell he really means it. Highly recommended!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Dude Definitely Abides
When I heard the first two songs, the following popped into my head to describe them: a mellow southern drawl with meditative, poetic ballad-type lyrics. Read more
Published 28 days ago by Regina DOherty
5.0 out of 5 stars
a couple years late, but well worth the wait!
I just purchased 2 tickets to see the Dude at the El Rey Theatre with his band the Abiders. The music is soulful, bluesy and straight from the heart, just what you would expect... Read more
Published 1 month ago by E. J. Kozak
4.0 out of 5 stars
Crazy Heart showed me he could sing.
But who knew he could write songs, and recruit such talented sidemen? A good album even if it wasn't "the dude".
Published 2 months ago by wdjaskow
5.0 out of 5 stars
Who Knew?
I have been watching Bridges for years & years & never knew he could sing. Saw his award winning film & still did not realize. Read more
Published 2 months ago by David W. Barsness
2.0 out of 5 stars
Jeff Bridges
I was disappointed I was hoping it would be as good as his last album, but it wasn't.
Not up to par compared to his last album from his movie.
Not up to par compared to his last album from his movie.
Published 5 months ago by Nena Lepore
5.0 out of 5 stars
One of my favorite cd's
I have been enjoying the eclectic mix of music on the CD. It is mostly country folk music. I have enjoyed it so much, I need to see the movie again to appreciate how many of the... Read more
Published 8 months ago by A Mother of Two
3.0 out of 5 stars
Jeff Bridges CD
I saw Jeff in Santa Barbara last summer at an outdoor festival - he was great. Only played 3-4 songs (mostly with a broken high E string), but was quite nice. Read more
Published 8 months ago by LE
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Meaningful Album--Thank you, Mr. Bridges!
First, I would like to say that it saddens that many do not enjoy this album as much as I have. It truly is one that is underappreciated. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Vicki D.
2.0 out of 5 stars
Not a real good CD
Although I really enjoyed the movie Crazy Heart, this CD was not very good. THe recording quality was lacking, and the music was fair. Read more
Published 16 months ago by alafiarr
5.0 out of 5 stars
JEFF BRIDGES
I NERVER HEARD SUCH ACTORT, BUT I'VE GOT HIS CD AND I CAN TELL THAT IT'S VERY VERY GOOD, I'LL READ MORE ON HIM IN ORDER TO LEARN MORE AND MAY BE I'LL PURCHASED SOME OTHERS... Read more
Published 18 months ago by d.martinasso@tiscali.it
