Little Star

Girlyman | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (May 24, 2005)
• Original Release Date: 2005
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Girlyman
• ASIN: B0008191GA
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #160,417 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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Editorial Reviews

Nate Borofsky, Doris Muramatsu, and Ty Greenstein of the modern folk trio Girlyman scheduled the group’s first rehearsal for September 11, 2001. Doris and Ty, who met in the second grade, had recently abandoned their former project as a duo; their friend Nate had just moved to New York after four solo years on the Boston music scene. When all three suddenly found themselves living in the same Brooklyn apartment, it seemed only natural to combine their talents into a new group. According to Nate, the rehearsal was quickly forgotten, but the events of September 11 helped shape the trio’s vision: "It brought us in touch with our own mortality. We realized that we wanted to have fun, to do what felt right to us, and to not take ourselves too seriously. We started out by calling ourselves Girlyman."

Maybe it’s this mix of earnestness and humor that has audiences nationwide falling in love with Girlyman, or maybe it’s just that their soaring three-part harmonies are unlike anything you’ve ever heard. Maybe it’s their folk-pop-bluegrass sound—something like Nickel Creek meets the B-52’s, where the members switch off songwriting duties, lead vocals, and a range of instruments—or maybe it’s the catchy, often haunting melodies. Either way, Girlyman is on a roll. After the group won an Independent Music Award for their debut CD Remember Who I Am, Amy Ray (one of the contest’s judges) decided to sign them to her indie label Daemon Records. When the Indigo Girls invited Girlyman to join them on the road, the as-yet unknown opening act received standing ovations and sold so many CDs that the label had to make an emergency shipment...and when those sold out, another.

Since then, the buzz about Girlyman has grown to a low roar. Since signing with Daemon, Girlyman has appeared on internationally syndicated radio shows like Mountain Stage and has received dazzling reviews in dozens of national and regional publications. The trio’s robust 2004 festival season included appearances at the Winnipeg Folk Festival, the Philadelphia Folk Festival, the Boston Folk Festival, and the Falcon Ridge Folk Festival, where Girlyman was voted "Most Wanted to Return."

"The word about Girlyman is spreading like wildfire," says Ray, "and the kicker is that they’ve just begun."

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars come on, try it, you'll like it!, June 1, 2005

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S. Sloan "xkalibr" (Ozarks (at the moment)) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Little Star (Audio CD)

If you've never heard Girlyman, give them a listen. As a long-time fan of close harmony, I have to say that Girlyman sings some of the best I have ever heard! Take a cup full of Peter, Paul and Mary, throw in a spoonful of Simon and Garfunkel, a dash of CSNY, and top it all off with a liberal sprinkling of the Indigo Girls--and you get the taste of Girlyman. But beware, once you try it, you can't listen just once!

The new album, Little Star, is simply an awe-inspiring follow-up to the first album, Remember Who I Am. The Gman sound has grown--even tighter, closer harmonies and seeking, insightful lyrics. The subtle densities of the instrumentations provide an able backdrop for the harmonies, but never obscure the lyrics.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Girlyman is anything but a Little Star!, June 1, 2005

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a. ingels "annalea" (Northeast!) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Little Star (Audio CD)

The amazing sounds of Girlyman will hook you at first listen. This harmonizing trio produces a sound so deep, it is hard to believe they are just three people. The addition of piano, organ, and other instruments on this album only improves their sound! Little Star says volumes about love, war, gender, and other social issues facing our generation. You'll be moved by what you hear...words can't fully explain the beauty of this group!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing Harmonies, October 18, 2005

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Charles B. Miller (Atlanta, GA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Little Star (Audio CD)

I picked this up because it was recommended based on some of my other purchases. Yep, they were right on. This album reminds me of Cry, Cry, Cry (Dar Williams, Lucy Kaplansky, & Richard Shindell). The three members of this band alternate lead vocals throughout the record. The others fill in with glorious hamonies. It's smart, interesting, complex, and fun. If you like acoustic folk music with solid harmonies, you need to buy this.