Only Way to Be Alone

Good Old War | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (November 4, 2008)
• Original Release Date: 2008
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Sargent House
• ASIN: B001INZ6UW
• Also Available in: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #39,837 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Seldom do band members rebound gracefully after their main musical effort falls apart. Keith Goodwin (vocals/guitar) and Tim Arnold (drums/vocals), members of the once up-and-coming progressive rock band, Days Away, have managed to do just that. With final trio member Dan Schwartz (guitars/vocals), from the Americana tinged band Unlikely Cowboy, the group has pulled a 180 with their sound to a great degree of success in their new acoustic folk project Good Old War

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of, if not the best of 2008., December 22, 2008

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K. Ilvonen - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Only Way to Be Alone (Audio CD)

From the ashes of Days Away and Unlikely Cowboy comes the band Good Old War. At first this sounds like terrible news seeing how Days Away and Unlikely Cowboy were both great acts. But actually it is the exact opposite. Formed of Keith Goodwin and Tim Arnold (Days Away) and Dan Schwartz(Unlikely Cowboy) Good Old War makes some of the catchiest folk love tunes you will hear. From start to finish this album is 100% solid. If harmonies and melodies are your kind of thing then I suggest you pick this up. It's not everyday that you can find three beings that are able to harmonize in perfect unison like Good Old War. From tracks like "Weak Man" which features Anthony Green(Circa Survive)and Dave Davison(Maps and Atlases) to "Stay By My Side" which features the Wadsworth Sisters, there is something for everyone. Tracking in at thirty six minutes long "The Only Way To Be Alone" has moments that will stick with everyone for a long time. I'm not sure I have bonded with a record like this for some time. For fans of bands like Fleet Foxes I recommend you pick this up now.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Album of the Year, September 9, 2009

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Justin Baumgardner (West Seneca, NY USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Only Way To Be Alone (MP3 Download)

When Days Away disbanded, many people worried that Keith Goodwin's new adventure wouldn't live up to the great work done while with his rock outfit.

It is now safe to say: Good Old War is the real deal.

One review that sticks in my mind stated that this album could have been released in any of the last five decades and would still make an impact. Quite honestly, that review could not have rung any more true. Good Old War's approach of mixing catchy vocal harmonies and hooking guitar parts makes this album perfect for anytime you want to sit back and enjoy something refreshingly original.

For those wondering, the band is also just as good live.

If I could rate this album any higher then five stars, I would.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best of 2008, November 12, 2008

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Keller Madison (Los Angeles, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Only Way To Be Alone (MP3 Download)

What I love about the album 'Only Way to Be Alone' is that it really doesn't follow any particular trend. If I didn't know better I'd think their music came from my Dad's old 8-track collection. With their indie-folk throwback sound, Good Old War prove that it doesn't matter what genre you play - good music is simply just good music.