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Track Listings
| 1. Run Devil Run - (with Jenny Lewis) |
| 2. Big Guns, The - (with Jenny Lewis) |
| 3. Rise Up With Fists!!! - (with Jenny Lewis) |
| 4. Happy - (with Jenny Lewis) |
| 5. Charging Sky, The - (with Jenny Lewis) |
| 6. Melt Your Heart - (with Jenny Lewis) |
| 7. You Are What You Love - (with Jenny Lewis) |
| 8. Rabbit Fur Coat - (with Jenny Lewis) |
| 9. Handle With Care - (with Jenny Lewis) |
| 10. Born Secular - (with Jenny Lewis) |
| 11. It Wasn't Me - (with Jenny Lewis) |
| 12. Happy (Reprise) - (with Jenny Lewis) |
Editorial Reviews
Amazon.com
Channeling the evocative storytelling of Laura Nyro and the soulful sexiness of Dusty Springfield, singer/songwriter Jenny Lewis skips all contemporary studio gimmickry to proffer a near-perfect solo debut. The front-woman for indie darlings Rilo Kiley breaks away from the songwriting democracy she shares with that band's co-leader Blake Sennett (also of the Elected), drawing inspiration from the crackling vinyl albums of her youth. And from the opening notes of "Run Devil Run," an acapella gospel hymn sung with the Watson Twins, through the note-for-note cover of the Traveling Wilbury's "Handle With Care" (with Bright Eyes' Conor Oberst and Death Cab For Cutie's Ben Gibbard), Lewis verifies this is her record. Her goose-bump voice can be as mournful as it is optimistic, but remains perpetually mesmerizing on Rabbit Fur Coat's best songs: the god-fearing country-rocker "The Charging Sky," the radio-poppy "You Are What You Love" and, especially, the title track, a haunting, solo-guitar waltz of poor meets rich. --Scott Holter
Product Description
Known and loved by many as the enchanting front-woman for LA's Rilo Kiley, Jenny's vocal and songwriting gifts have continued to blossom at a rapid rate since that band's first album in 2000. Jenny's hauntingly soulful voice, sometimes bursting with buoyant spirit and at other times plaintive and world wearied, is deep, sensual and beguiling. Intricate storytelling and evocative lyrics infuse these songs with a captivating vibrancy but may be knocked sideways by the musical alchemy at play as a result of folk, country, and Southern gospel influences. Team Love. 2006.
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews
49 of 53 people found the following review helpful
By W. Davidson
Format:Audio CD
Jenny Lewis from the Los Angeles quartet Rilo Kiley has stepped out on her own with a collection of country-folk enchantment that is sure to win her a legion of fans. Accompanying her on this journey are the enigmatic Watson Twins (Chandra & Leigh) who embellish Lewis's clear-as-crystal vocals with their gorgeous harmonies that are best described as `other-worldly'. Lewis also draws on a stable of indie stars from Death Cab For Cutie's Ben Gibbard and Maroon 5's James Valentine.
Rabbit Fur Coat sports a magnificent sleeve photograph that serves as a perfect visual insight to the classy affair within. Modelled on `white soul classics', in particular the stunning Laura Nyro/Labelle collaboration Gonna Take A Miracle (1972) this lofty goal is skilfully achieved with tracks such as the luminous Rise Up With Fists!!, The Changing Sky and Melt Your Heart.
The pace is smooth, the songs sound spectacular, dare I say magical, and the album is only briefly brought down by the somewhat stilted title track mid-way through. Much has been made of the cover of The Travelling Wilbury's Handle With Care, but this for me this is one of the weak points on the album. Although a good choice of song the unnecessary introduction of male vocalists somehow taints the otherwise pure female vision of this album. The disappointment is short-lived though as more aces reside in Lewis's scalloped sleeve with the majestic Born Secular that again takes this record into orbit.
Sporting all the requisite country musical touches - steel and acoustic guitars, wire drums and electric piano, Lewis's collection of country/folk/gospel songs make this an effortlessly enjoyable record, although a small leaning to country music is probably necessary. Whether the charms of Rabbit Fur Coat will last over time or if this is just a giddy summer fling only time will tell, but my inner Criswell thinks this one has legs. Either way ladies and gentlemen, welcome to your first favourite album of 2006.
Rabbit Fur Coat sports a magnificent sleeve photograph that serves as a perfect visual insight to the classy affair within. Modelled on `white soul classics', in particular the stunning Laura Nyro/Labelle collaboration Gonna Take A Miracle (1972) this lofty goal is skilfully achieved with tracks such as the luminous Rise Up With Fists!!, The Changing Sky and Melt Your Heart.
The pace is smooth, the songs sound spectacular, dare I say magical, and the album is only briefly brought down by the somewhat stilted title track mid-way through. Much has been made of the cover of The Travelling Wilbury's Handle With Care, but this for me this is one of the weak points on the album. Although a good choice of song the unnecessary introduction of male vocalists somehow taints the otherwise pure female vision of this album. The disappointment is short-lived though as more aces reside in Lewis's scalloped sleeve with the majestic Born Secular that again takes this record into orbit.
Sporting all the requisite country musical touches - steel and acoustic guitars, wire drums and electric piano, Lewis's collection of country/folk/gospel songs make this an effortlessly enjoyable record, although a small leaning to country music is probably necessary. Whether the charms of Rabbit Fur Coat will last over time or if this is just a giddy summer fling only time will tell, but my inner Criswell thinks this one has legs. Either way ladies and gentlemen, welcome to your first favourite album of 2006.
28 of 33 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I admit I'm probably not young and/or hip enough to know Rilo Kiley - so this is my first exposure to Jenny Lewis, let alone the Watson Twins.
Going from that statement - this review will make almost no sense. It won't be logical, just based on pure gut. My first thoughts were that Lewis comes across as a non-twangy Loretta Lynn. It is music on her terms. She is a non-traditional songwriter - almost a deconstruction take on the process. Her performances take on the same form. It's not country. It's not folk. It's just......Lewis.
One of my initial thoughts was that this was like the first time I heard k.d. lang or Dwight Yoakam initial releases. I am *not* saying Jenny Lewis is like either in style or sound. She's just one of those performers where the mold either doesn't fit or has been broken. Either way - it's a *good* thing.
I won't review songs per se - but "Rise Up With Fists!!!" and "You Are What You Are" are stand-out cuts. A cover of the Traveling Wilbury's "Handle w/Care" is ok, but nothing more than that.
The Watson Twins really do add some nice backing vocals - and video-wise, they are extremely intriguing. I know - that latter part isn't enough to make a good CD, but for the curious - it's a worthy purchase.
Going from that statement - this review will make almost no sense. It won't be logical, just based on pure gut. My first thoughts were that Lewis comes across as a non-twangy Loretta Lynn. It is music on her terms. She is a non-traditional songwriter - almost a deconstruction take on the process. Her performances take on the same form. It's not country. It's not folk. It's just......Lewis.
One of my initial thoughts was that this was like the first time I heard k.d. lang or Dwight Yoakam initial releases. I am *not* saying Jenny Lewis is like either in style or sound. She's just one of those performers where the mold either doesn't fit or has been broken. Either way - it's a *good* thing.
I won't review songs per se - but "Rise Up With Fists!!!" and "You Are What You Are" are stand-out cuts. A cover of the Traveling Wilbury's "Handle w/Care" is ok, but nothing more than that.
The Watson Twins really do add some nice backing vocals - and video-wise, they are extremely intriguing. I know - that latter part isn't enough to make a good CD, but for the curious - it's a worthy purchase.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This is a stealth album. You play it once, you think "Okay, interesting." YOu play it again, you think "Hey, that's pretty good." You play it again, you think "I really like this." And then pretty soon you can't stop playing it.
I like Rilo Kiley okay, but I really really like Jenny solo. Not having to fit into the pop song format suits her style of songwriting. And obviously she's been inspired by her collaboration with The Watson Twins here, who not only sing like flawless angels, but who have written some really pointed and heartbreaking vocal parts to back her up.
If you like this album, you might consider getting The Watson Twins' solo album, Southern Manners. The musicianship is really incredible, and the voices are addictive.
I like Rilo Kiley okay, but I really really like Jenny solo. Not having to fit into the pop song format suits her style of songwriting. And obviously she's been inspired by her collaboration with The Watson Twins here, who not only sing like flawless angels, but who have written some really pointed and heartbreaking vocal parts to back her up.
If you like this album, you might consider getting The Watson Twins' solo album, Southern Manners. The musicianship is really incredible, and the voices are addictive.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Modern Classic
Jenny Lewis & the Watson Twins deliver a powerful bluesy folk album that will be in my collection for years to come.
Published 2 months ago by Skylar Rogers
5.0 out of 5 stars
How to be yourself when almost everyone on the planet is strung out on...
So few escape the mind-numbing commodification of style, "edge" and technique in what Jenny once perceptively labeled "the booming music scene" (btw it's the same... Read more
Published 3 months ago by In The Midst of Life
4.0 out of 5 stars
She's almost too folky for me
I like the album, but sometimes it gets a little too close to country for my taste. I'm trying to accept more southern sounding music, since I've never been a fan, so it's a good... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Erica Hill
4.0 out of 5 stars
I love Jenny and "the twins".
Like many, I was initially drawn to this album for the "Handle With Care" cover. Now it's the only song I skip. Read more
Published 18 months ago by H3@+h
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best Album Ever in the Entire History of The Universe
Rabbit Fur Coat is by far the best album ever recorded since the beginning of time.
The whole purpose of mankind's existence was so that music would be invented and one... Read more
The whole purpose of mankind's existence was so that music would be invented and one... Read more
Published 19 months ago by Jeffrey T. Kane
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Best
The best, every song is amazing, what else can one say. Other than PLEASE Watson twins & Jenny, get together and make a 2nd & 3rd album!
Published on February 24, 2011 by Suener Carnahan
5.0 out of 5 stars
It's Will Be Really Hard for Jenny Lewis to Top This Album
It's obvious that a great deal of love and devotion went into the making of Rabbit Fur Coat. From the iconic cover picture with Jenny and the Watson Twins echoing one of the... Read more
Published on December 23, 2009 by Michael Morales
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great vocals and songwriting.
My favorite song on this album is "Your are what you love." If you like Rilo Kiley (Jenny Lewis is the lead singer) you will most likely be a fan of her solo stuff too.
Published on December 12, 2009 by Cat K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Timeless.
This record could have been recorded by Loretta Lynn or Patsy Cline, if either were LA spirited former child stars! Read more
Published on March 13, 2009 by Joel D. Ealy
5.0 out of 5 stars
WOW! I love this cd
I bought this on a whim because i was curious to see this child actor grown up. I was wondering what she sounded like. I love this cd!!!!! i keep in my car at all times. Read more
Published on March 9, 2009 by sarasn1derland
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