Man With Blue Post-Modern Fragmented Neo-Tradition

Peter Case | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (November 3, 2006)
• Original Release Date: 1989
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Hip-O Select
• ASIN: B000000OZ5
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #94,152 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars 4 1/2 Stars: His Best To Date, January 26, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Man With Blue Post-Modern Fragmented Neo-Tradition (Audio CD)

Case's second solo effort fulfills much of the promise hinted at on its predecessor. The songwriting is more fluent and self-assured, as is his singing; with contributions from David Lindley, Jim Keltner and Los Lobos' David Hidalgo, the musical settings are more varied and distinctive. Case delivers some startlingly precise character studies ("Poor Old Tom," "Travellin' Light"), stark emotional dramas ("Put Down the Gun," "Two Angels") and sharply observed sense-of-place vignettes ("This Town's a Riot," "Entella Hotel"). Perhaps most notable, though, is the born-again artist's new-found deftness at bridging spiritual and secular concerns, which he does effectively on "Hidden Love." - Ira Robbins/Harold DeMuir, Trouser Press

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars First-Rate Singer/Songwriter, August 31, 2000

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This review is from: Blue Guitar (Audio CD)

When I first bought Peter Case's self-titled debut in 1986, I was not aware of his pedigree as a member of the power-pop band The Plimsouls. Whatever it was that prompted to take a chance on that album, I've never regretted it. It was a stunning debut of mostly original material--several tracks written with producer T-Bone Burnett. His follow-up three years later was even better. While the title was a bit awkward--"The Man With the BLUE Post Modern Fragmented Neo-Traditionalist GUITAR--it is filled with Case's wonderful folk/rock songs.

Case can set your toes a-tapping with numbers like "Travellin' Light" (think "Scarecrow"-era John Mellencamp) or pull at your heartstrings on "Two Angels." Session players include Ry Cooder, David Lindley, Jim Keltner and members of Los Lobos.

For my money, this is his best release, but all of his albums--which he releases every two or three years--are excellent. Too bad this is only available now as a pricey import. This album deserves to be heard by a wider audience. [Fortunately, I was able to replace my LP version when I found a cutout copy of this on CD this summer.] HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Buried treasure from great songwriter, September 13, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Blue Guitar (Audio CD)

I bought this album in a sale (on cassette tape) about 5 years ago and (shame on me) filed it away after a couple of plays. After hearing Case play live at Downpatrick Folk Club last year I got a copy of the new "Full Service" CD (which is brilliant) and started to hunt through my back catalogue for copies of the first album and "Blue Guitar". How could I have been so deaf to the merits of this superb recording - Case at his urgent best with songs about great characters and situations. The playing is very strong, some Ry Cooderish guitar, some Latin influences, but the style definitely Case and a couple of real classic songs - "Put Down the Gun", "Hidden Love" and "Poor Tom". It's a natural progression from the first album, and after a few lesser albums which followed, sets the highest standards which were achieved, indeed surpassed by "Full Service". This man , and this album (sadly hard to get) deserve to be heard!