O' Be Joyful

Shovels & Rope | Format: MP3 Music

Product Details

• Original Release Date: July 31, 2012
• Release Date: July 31, 2012
• Label: Dualtone Music
• Copyright: 2012 Dualtone Music Group, Inc.
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• Total Length: 43:12
• Genres:
  • Folk
• ASIN: B008LQMTZE
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (48 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #155 Paid in MP3 Albums (See Top 100 Paid in MP3 Albums)
  • #3 in MP3 Downloads > MP3 Albums > Folk

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars mixed emotions February 19, 2013

By bbb919

Format:MP3 Music

I was introduced to Shovels & Rope at a music festival where they easily upstaged the headliner. Then I went online and watched some videos of other live performances they have done. Then I bought this album and barely recognized some of the tracks. This album is part of a growing trend where technology is ruining music. I am completely baffled by some of the production and editing decisions that were made on some of these tracks. These are two of the most honest, genuine and talented musicians I have come across in a long time and so much of that simple charm is lost in these recordings. Go to YouTube and watch their studio performance for KEXP. Anyone who says what is on this album is better than what they did live in that studio is completely out of their mind. Their KEXP performance of Hail Hail is amazing and was the highlight of that performance for me. However, the version of Hail Hail on the album is easily the low point and is almost painful to listen to. This is one of those bands where simplicity is they key. Why would you pollute this music with unnecessary effects and instrumentation? I just don't get it.

Moral of the story, watch all of their live performances on YouTube and never miss an opportunity to see them live. As far as buying this album, I'd prefer a live version.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Shovels and Rope rock August 4, 2012

By G. White

Format:MP3 Music

My wife and I saw Shovels and Rope last night (August 3, 2012) at the Mural Amphitheatre in Seattle. I'd purchased O' Be Joyful to get ready for the show. I loved this album instantly. And I almost never say that. However, as great as the album is, their live performance was even better. I see a lot of shows. But these two were at the top of my list.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic. See them live. July 31, 2012

By Marko

Format:Audio CD

Take a chance on this disc. You will enjoy it.

These two have the art of entertainment down pat. They are upbeat, energetic, lively, and incredibly talented singers, songwriters, and instrumentalists. As well as a couple of super cool, down-to-earth, accessible people. The music is folk-rock, as many instruments as a two-(wo)man band can muster in a song. They write striking lyrics, funny lyrics, plain old folk stories. Lots of songs about outlaws. And who doesn't like a song about outlaws?