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Track Listings
| 1. Take Everything |
| 2. My Fight (For You) |
| 3. Lie To Me |
| 4. Come Clean |
| 5. Around The Bend |
| 6. Take A Bow |
| 7. In Front Of Me |
| 8. You, Now |
| 9. Marquee |
| 10. Off I Go |
| 11. Let It Ride |
| 12. Goodbye |
Editorial Reviews
Producer/songwriter Greg Laswell returns with his third full-length release for Vanguard records, Take a Bow, which both closes and opens another chapter in the California native's journey about love, loss and rebirth. Following his critically acclaimed fall 2009 Covers EP (one of Filter magazine's "10 best of the year"), Take a Bow features 12 original compositions including the first single "Take Everything" and a new version of the song "Off I Go," which was featured in the 2009 season finale of Grey's Anatomy (one of over six placements he's had on this show alone). All songs produced by Greg Laswell, except for "In Front Of Me" produced by Dan Romer.
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14 of 16 people found the following review helpful
By Jeff Benson
Format:Audio CD
I became a fan of Greg Laswell with his last full-length record, Three Flights from Alto Nido. I saw Greg Laswell play in Chicago while touring on his last album and I really appreciated his low-key stage presence, sense of humor, and his earnest craftmanship. Some of the songs from that album became part of the soundtrack of my life for a while - I played it and played it to the extent that it was hard to imagine a follow-up joining it in the ranks as a fully equal favorite.
However, Mr. Laswell has recorded another album that I think I may be his strongest yet. I haven't been able to get this album out of my head all day. I've been listening to it all week.
It's moody and beautifully produced, Greg's voice sounds as great as always, and that indefinable magic that pushes songs from good to great is here. Momentum is built through liberal successions of strong songs - lush instrumentation, choruses so triumphantly inspired that they only need to be hinted at instead of played out for four measures (as on "My Fight (For You)") . . . this is already clearly one of my favorite albums of the year.
However, Mr. Laswell has recorded another album that I think I may be his strongest yet. I haven't been able to get this album out of my head all day. I've been listening to it all week.
It's moody and beautifully produced, Greg's voice sounds as great as always, and that indefinable magic that pushes songs from good to great is here. Momentum is built through liberal successions of strong songs - lush instrumentation, choruses so triumphantly inspired that they only need to be hinted at instead of played out for four measures (as on "My Fight (For You)") . . . this is already clearly one of my favorite albums of the year.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:MP3 Music
Greg is the best singer/songwriter/performer around and Take a Bow is my favorite cd of his thus far. His songs have been featured on many popular shows, so you've probably heard him and just haven't realized it. He's amazingly talented.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:MP3 Music
I saw Greg Laswell in concert in Nashville and now I'm addicted...I can't go a day without listening to Greg. My favorite songs are Take Everything, Off I go, and Marquee....and Goodbye...ok I love all the songs :)
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Music Lover
Format:Audio CD
The melodies here will not leave your head! Great lyrics, great vocals, great sounds - it all adds up to a very satifying listening experience. There are no klunkers here - this is the rare CD you can listen to all the way through. Lie To Me, Take Everything, Come Clean, Around The Bend are absolute standouts amoung a very colorful bunch of songs. Laswell's voice is warm and expressive and he sometimes uses phrasing to great effect - - like in the song 'Off I Go'. There are very few lyrics to this song, but because of his inventive phrasing, you are somehow tricked into thinking otherwise and the results are awesome. This CD should be a blockbuster!
By nikkecole
Format:MP3 Music
Love Greg Laswell. I buy his albums and EPs as soon as they come out :) I can't get enough. This one is a bit "happier" than his past ones.... but it's all good. He is an amazing artist and great live. Also...check out his "Covers" EP. It's probably one of my favorites of his :)
By IndieGirl
Format:MP3 Music|Amazon Verified Purchase
I think this is Greg Laswell's best work yet.Slightly fuller more melodic that his other albums with a hint of optimism.Get it for a road trip.
Format:MP3 Music
If you enjoy Carbon Leaf you'll enjoy this album. These songs stay with you.
Just listen to Take Everything and you'll get the idea. Melodic mellow rocking good tunes.
Just listen to Take Everything and you'll get the idea. Melodic mellow rocking good tunes.
By Shannon7n
Format:MP3 Music
Wow. Greg absolutely did it again! He's truly amazing; in fact, one of the most brilliant song writers of my time. I've loved him for years - but this album really tops them all when I thought it couldn't be done. You won't regret this purchase. He's brilliant, wonderful live, and a sweet person in real life that doesn't mind small talk with his fans outside while smoking a cigarette. :)
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