Something to Fall Back On

Berkley Hart | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (July 23, 2002)
• Original Release Date: July 23, 2002
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Psb Records
• ASIN: B00006HCBC
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #667,329 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Something to Fall Back On – the second album by folk-rock favorites Berkley Hart is a dramatic and exciting departure from the group’s previous effort. Recorded on nothing but vintage recording gear and instruments, Something to Fall Back On is reminiscent of Bob Dylan’s Highway 61 Revisited, The Band’s Music From Big Pink, and The Grateful Dead’s American Beauty. The album’s 13 songs are as sensitive as they are emotionally charged, and represent a unique sense of optimism and freedom. From the first opening chord of "Come On In," to the final breath of "My, My, My," the listener is placed in a virtual sonic time-machine. Songs like the country-driven "Red Eyed and Blue," the melancholy, yet hopeful "Everybody" and Joel Rafael’s touching "Baby Won’t You Let it Go," convey a driving sense of purpose and the notion that sometimes its ok to feel less than perfect.

As contemporary pop music becomes increasingly overshadowed by the recording tricks and gimmicks that digital technologies afford, it’s incredibly refreshing to hear an album as organic and pure as this one. In short, Something to Fall Back On is an album that will stand the test of time. It allows the listener to capture a musical time period that is almost forgotten, and simultaneously reflect upon the ideas of two very contemporary songwriters. Says Berkley, "We want to respect and honor our roots, but in the end we’re just five guys who love to play authentic, American Rock n Roll."

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3.0 out of 5 stars San Diego's Finest Live Act Is Best Appreciated LIVE, September 2, 2002

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This review is from: Something to Fall Back On (Audio CD)

Jeff Berkley and Calman Hart are fine musicians, and the last thing I want you to think is that I dislike their music. I am a huge fan. Something To Fall Back On, however, leaves a bit to be desired. There are some excellent songs on this CD, but the whole thing lacks the energy of Berkley Hart live. If you are unfortunate enough to reside in an area where you can't see Berkley Hart in person, then you can get a better feel for their own brand of country-and-folk-inflected rock from their previous album, Wreck n' Sow. These guys have a sensational knack for sublime guitar and vocal arrangements. For a free shot at hearing these fellows, go to a website and download their amazing cut of "My, My, My." It's much better than the version on this album. You won't regret it. Then buy Wreck n' Sow, and go experience these guys in concert.