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It's been nearly two decades since Lambchop released its first album, at the time pronouncing itself "Nashville's most f***ed-up country band." Provocative it may have been, but the description made sense: at the heart of all that ruckus was a band at once defying and embracing the musical legacy of its hometown. Since then, Lambchop has evolved into an accomplished ensemble, adding palpable depth and substance to singer-songwriter-guitarist Kurt Wagner's songs and the band sounds as commanding as ever on its 11th album, Mr. M, a collection of meditations on love and loss and the detritus of everyday existence.
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18 of 24 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Dear Music Appreciators,
The only Lambchop related music I'd heard before this was the song "65" off a Josh Rouse/Kurt Wagner EP released way back in 1999. Good tune, but Kurt Wagner didn't even sing on that one, so I'm pretty much a Lambchop virgin.
Now that I've finally gotten around to officially meeting this band (through this, their latest record) I'm not 100% sure how I feel about them personally. This may be a relationship I want to pursue, or I may decide it's just too much work and (despite a very real brilliance factor) let them drift off my radar forever. Time will tell, but in the meantime, here are some thoughts on what the new record MR. M has to offer:
Kurt Wagner seems to be the kind of guy who does what he wants artistically-speaking - the kind of guy who can drop an F bomb in the first line of the first song and then proceed carefully through fifty-six minutes of subtly beautiful and uniquely unconventional songs on love and loss without missing a beat. String and woodwind arrangements, piano, and gently played acoustic instruments abound here. The vocals are delivered in a blunt, matter-of-fact conversational style. The lyrics are poetic - "And I won't be connected/or be easily infected/by the growing sense of self-inflected routine in our day"
These songs take their time and true to their creator, they do seem to do whatever they want. Some are purely instrumental, some literally almost put me to sleep the first time around, a few are instant accessible, but all the songs on this album reward the dedicated music appreciator by slowly revealing their true qualities over the course of repeated listening.
If I had to choose one word to describe my impression of the music on MR. M the word would be...
Cinematic.
With or without words, these songs seem to be patiently telling a story and weaving a tapestry of tone that could easily drape itself along the soundtrack of an art house picture about life or love or loss with a capital "L." I say "an art house picture" because this is evocative and thoughtful music for thoughtful people and I'm guessing any future decisions about whether or not I wanna get my Lambchop on will depend on how thoughtful I'm feeling at the time, and unless you're already a dedicated fan, perhaps it will depend on the same thing for you too.
Sincerely,
Constant Listener
The only Lambchop related music I'd heard before this was the song "65" off a Josh Rouse/Kurt Wagner EP released way back in 1999. Good tune, but Kurt Wagner didn't even sing on that one, so I'm pretty much a Lambchop virgin.
Now that I've finally gotten around to officially meeting this band (through this, their latest record) I'm not 100% sure how I feel about them personally. This may be a relationship I want to pursue, or I may decide it's just too much work and (despite a very real brilliance factor) let them drift off my radar forever. Time will tell, but in the meantime, here are some thoughts on what the new record MR. M has to offer:
Kurt Wagner seems to be the kind of guy who does what he wants artistically-speaking - the kind of guy who can drop an F bomb in the first line of the first song and then proceed carefully through fifty-six minutes of subtly beautiful and uniquely unconventional songs on love and loss without missing a beat. String and woodwind arrangements, piano, and gently played acoustic instruments abound here. The vocals are delivered in a blunt, matter-of-fact conversational style. The lyrics are poetic - "And I won't be connected/or be easily infected/by the growing sense of self-inflected routine in our day"
These songs take their time and true to their creator, they do seem to do whatever they want. Some are purely instrumental, some literally almost put me to sleep the first time around, a few are instant accessible, but all the songs on this album reward the dedicated music appreciator by slowly revealing their true qualities over the course of repeated listening.
If I had to choose one word to describe my impression of the music on MR. M the word would be...
Cinematic.
With or without words, these songs seem to be patiently telling a story and weaving a tapestry of tone that could easily drape itself along the soundtrack of an art house picture about life or love or loss with a capital "L." I say "an art house picture" because this is evocative and thoughtful music for thoughtful people and I'm guessing any future decisions about whether or not I wanna get my Lambchop on will depend on how thoughtful I'm feeling at the time, and unless you're already a dedicated fan, perhaps it will depend on the same thing for you too.
Sincerely,
Constant Listener
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By Bruce R.
Format:MP3 Music
The previous album that this most sonically resembles to me is 2002's "Is a Woman." These are quiet songs for the most part that, even if the don't directly address the death of Vic Chestnut, carry an undertone of loss and wistfulness.The songs don't sound to me like an airing of grief, but rather observing the differences when things we have in our life are taken away or no longer there. Great album.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By graymusicfan
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
This album is so beautiful you need to listen with the lights off through headphones. Quite superb. I'm a fan of Leonard Cohen and can honestly say this is in the same league.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
An album that sticks with you
This album is worth buying for 'Buttons' alone. Also, vinyl bonus track 'I Guess I'm Dumb' makes the vinyl version worth the extra cost. Read more
Published 24 days ago by Kent Kersten
5.0 out of 5 stars
I Love Lamb
This is the first time I've heard Lambchop and I really love this CD. A unique voice and interesting style - I can listen to it repeatedly and it doesn't get dull or boring. Read more
Published 3 months ago by D. Franzini
4.0 out of 5 stars
There is no denying the artistic quality of this set.
There is no denying the artistic quality of this set. Additionally, the sound is unique. Perhaps, though, it works better as a concept or a couple songs than a whole album. Read more
Published 3 months ago by themusiclantern
5.0 out of 5 stars
Mr. M
Fantastic. His voice is so deeply touching, it is beautifully sad. One of the best albums I've bought in a long time.
Published 7 months ago by adams2639
5.0 out of 5 stars
Lamchop's Crowning achievement
I've waxed lyrical in the past about this great band, whose place in the pantheon has been secure for some time. But this album is their best yet, an astonishing achievement. Read more
Published 9 months ago by E. Milton
5.0 out of 5 stars
Glad
Something new and strange to me here and it sticks. Slow and real and sad and happy. They are more than songs, 'though I like songs, and I am very happy to've found it. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Cynthia E. Barrett
5.0 out of 5 stars
Give Mr. M a Chance
The first Lambchop song I heard was "The Man Who Loved Beer." Off a David Byrne solo album, I thought this is an incredible post-Talking Heads song. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Fieval Years
1.0 out of 5 stars
For those who'd love if Adam Sandler fronted a band
The musicians are decent, that's the only good thing I can say about this album. It reminds me of something I heard Shirley Manson say recently, that she's tired of shoegazing. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Mark McLaughlin
5.0 out of 5 stars
I really like Mr. M
Four years after Oh(Ohio) and after a very prolific '00s, Lambchop is back with another sumptuous offering of its progressive lounge music. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Niall
5.0 out of 5 stars
Absolutely beautiful
I've been listening to this album for the past two days. It is soothing, lovely, and romantic. Kurt Wagner's voice is a thing of beauty. Read more
Published 14 months ago by B. Fullerton
