Night Tide

Big Sandy & His Fly-Rite Boys | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (August 15, 2000)
• Original Release Date: August 15, 2000
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Hightone Records
• ASIN: B00004UDE3
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #35,662 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #49 in Music > Country > Western Swing

Customer Reviews

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Big Sandy Ascends New Heights With His Fly-Rite Boys, August 21, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Night Tide (Audio CD)

I've read the comments of one too many reviewers that just don't get it- Big Sandy is the reigning king of rockabilly and a true master of his form. In a genre that is undergoing a true renaissance/revival, thanks to the efforts of bands like BR5-49, The Derailers, Smiths Ranch Boys, Deke Dickerson, etc. Big Sandy and the Fly-Rite's have the triple whammy of Sandy's smooth vocals, killer original compositions, and instrumentalists extraordinare setting them apart. "Night Tide" is easily the band's best showing since 1997's "Feelin' Kinda Lucky." That fact has much to do with the strength of the songwriting and the innovation and style with which these songs are performed. With their rock-solid rhythm section providing a sure foundation, Lee Jeffriess' steel and Ashley Kingman's "take-off guitar" interplay is the stuff of legend. One listen to Lee's break on "Between Darkness & Dawn," and I knew this CD wouldn't be coming out of the player for quite some time. Don't be fooled, this new release from Big Sandy is a recorded event not to be missed!

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazon Review Perplexing- Buy Night Tide Now, October 3, 2000

By 

George (South Carolina) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Night Tide (Audio CD)

If you are interested in hearing this legendary vocalist and band take a trip back to basics, this is the CD for you.

The Amazon review is perplexing- almost insulting, and shows an amazing lack of understanding about the genre. But whether you wake up from the wrong side of the bed or not, if you love- and know- traditional rockabilly, you'll need to have this CD in your collection.

There isn't another voice out there with the fluidity and ease as Big Sandy's, and this is one of the best examples of his vocal talent throughout his entire collection. His voice is Sun-like, records that is, no question about it- smooth, natural, high, occasionally lonesome, and Sun-like.

The songs: rich, simple, yet have a definitive mood. There is more introspection here than usual. Just listen to "Between Darkness and Dawn", "When Sleep Won't Come" and "A Man Like Me", and then try to tell me this offering isn't timeless and very real. And "I think of You", is just too catchy for two ears.

So if you want to hear Ashley and Lee rip out a wide variety of authentic country licks, and to hear the bass return to an occasional slap or two, and have your foot tap involuntarily through your floorboards, thanks to Jeff and Bobby, buy this CD immediately. It'll grow on you like hair on a Chia Pet."

-george

Columbia, SC

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars LISTEN AND LOVE IT !, August 24, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Night Tide (Audio CD)

The latest release from Big Sandy and his Fly-Rite Boys represents a departure onto the road less travelled into the realm of subject matter that many modern songwriters fearfully avoid -- the pain of the human condition. From revenge to despair this album truly pays homage to the roots of country with influences from George Jones to Hank Williams to Bob Wills. The lyrics are heartfelt and thought provoking. The musicianship is unparalleled. Lead singer Robert Williams angelic voice is reminscent of early Elvis. Listen because the NIGHT TIDE is calling you!