Old Moon in the Arms of the New [Original recording reissued]

Kind of Like Spitting | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 19, 2000)
• Original Release Date: 2000
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Original recording reissued
• Label: Hush Records
• ASIN: B000055YQM
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #75,172 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Ben at his best, November 18, 2001

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David Snyder (Washington, DC United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Old Moon in the Arms of the New (Audio CD)

This is by far the most consistently enjoyable KOLS record. The fact that it is ostensibly a collection of demos belies the strength of these songs and their cohesiveness as a collection. Here we find Ben's voice more controlled, the melodies stronger, the lyrics more resonant. The acoustic tracks, 23C in particular, are Ben's most mature works to date; the more anthemic, electric tunes rise to emotional heights not seen before, either. If you go for heart-on-your-sleeve singer-songwriter indie-folk/rawk confessionals, you really cannot beat this.

5.0 out of 5 stars the word amazing is over-used, but it is fully appropriate., July 7, 2001

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Matthew S, Tomich (Chapel Hill, NC United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Old Moon in the Arms of the New (Audio CD)

every song on here is a paragon of indie rock songwriting. clever songs about mid-20's love (complicated, long distance, open-ended), christmas misery, and post-college pre-adulthood confusion. beautifully orchestrated, sometimes with acoustic guitar, wild distortion, farfisa, keyboards ... and sometimes it's just him. get this album and you'll fall in love with it. and if you don't, odds are you'll know somebody who will and you can just pass it on to them to make their life complete.

5.0 out of 5 stars open book to an emotional-core song writer, February 12, 2001

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ryan j smith (rome, ga United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Old Moon in the Arms of the New (Audio CD)

One of the few albums that I can truely say is flirting with perfection. Ben's words cover everything that I have felt but have'nt had the courage or the passion to write down. The music is beautiful and it will change the way you look at all other albums you own.