Ugly, Broke & Sober [Super Audio CD - DSD]

Telling on Trixie (Artist) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (March 10, 2009)
• Please Note: Requires SACD-compatible hardware
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Super Audio CD - DSD
• Label: Nicoletto Small Music LLC
• ASIN: B001QNFQAO
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #674,701 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I'm Telling, March 25, 2009

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Mothman - See all my reviews

This review is from: Ugly, Broke & Sober (MP3 Download)

So I've listened to the album many times now, and I've got to say that this is Telling On Trixie's best album to date. Don't get me wrong, their debut self-titled album is epic, and still sits along side my all-time faves, but Ugly Broke & Sober is the next evolution of Telling On Trixie. In my opinion, ToT found their identity with their freshman album, and with their sophomore album Trixie found its stride. Simply put, it sounds to me like a great band just keeps getting better. So turn it up, and enjoy!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars You won't be disappointed., March 23, 2009

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B. CONLEY "Brian from PA" (Pennsylvania) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Ugly, Broke & Sober (Audio CD)

Hard-hitting from the very beginning with a great sign of things to follow, Telling on Trixie's latest release will blow fans of their self-titled debut out of the water and into outer space. The band seems to have truly found themselves on their latest release and I cannot begin to tell you how much this CD rocks! The overall cohesiveness of the band (they definitely sound like musicians that work as a group because the overall sound on this CD just all comes together seemlessly) makes me want to rock out because of the heavy hitting bass line, the guitars just make we want to do the "head bop" (that thing in the car when driving that makes other drivers look at you as though you aren't all together upstairs), the harder drum prowess, and the raw power that is Derek's voice. "Ugly Broke, & Sober" is a progressive departure from their debut release and shows how the band has grown as a whole and into themselves. I was fortunate enough (thank you Derek!) to purchase an advance copy of the CD (and paying for faster delivery was worth every single penny) and I must say the drive to work was never more pleasurable.

Right from the very first song, "Shooting in 60," I knew I was in for something good (this is where I would say DUH to someone -- this IS Telling on Trixie we are talking about). I also knew I was in trouble -- I was going to need to play this entire CD loudly because it rocks so damn much. The beginning guitar riff alone on "Shooting in 60" is extremely catchy and add to that Derek's voice commanding you to pay attention and me slapping the steering wheel to the beat of the drums and doing the head bop (what other drivers must think when I am behind the wheel). And my favorite line from this song is "45 million exhalations aiming at my face" -- what great imagery.

"Crash Me Up" is an intoxicating mix of unique wording ("Swoop down and snatch me tonight. Magic. Juju. Firefly.") and one lyric I need to live by: "Over thinking is overrated." This song is one for the masses as it still rocks; but shows a little more gentle side of the band from the beginning of the song.

I was still driving on my way to work when I noticed I was being able to sing along word-for-word to the third song, "Mad About You." It took me until the end of the song to figure out why I was able to do that (yes, I was a little slow on this one, folks): it was originally a Belinda Carlisle song. Talk about taking a classic song that everyone knows who was around during that time and making it your own! It's awesome as now it was given a hard edge -- and it shows the power in Derek's voice.

"A.N.F.O" (I am still wondering that means exactly) is filled with some great lyrics, but my personal favorite is "I didn't mean to slap that queen, I didn't mean to kiss my ex, I didn't mean to punch that frat boy, or the driver of the taxi." Again, it showcases a harder, more rockin' side of Derek's voice and the band. I am so diggin' the harder-edged sounds, if you cannot tell by now. Remember people: I am that guy sitting in traffic belting out tunes, head bopping, and slapping the steering wheel.

I had the privilege of hearing "Eden (Take A Bite)" at an acoustic show so I can tell you it really is a beautiful love song. "I'll be your Adam baby, be my sin" is such a beautiful lyric that if someone special said that to me and we had an already established connection, well, that whole apple would be gone. This song and the next one on the CD show the more romantic side of Derek's voice and the band (both songs would be great for playing for that special person in your life). "The Deepest Dive" definitely shows a more, shall I say, tender side of Derek's voice and a more mellowed approach to the music from the other band members. Call me a sucker for romance, but this is the kind of song you want someone to play for you. "If you stay, I stay, we will survive...together, the deepest dive."

"Ugly, Broke, and Sober" is far from what its title may suggest. All I can say is I am glad that youth today have a song with such a positive statement ("It's gonna be all right"). Where were bands like this and with such a lyric when I was growing up?

Another harder-edge sounding song (head bop bang the steering wheel in other words) is "Your Silence." With a lyric like "I am delivered now that you are gone," this song must be about a break-up. Isn't it great when someone else can write one to express the break-up you had with a previous relationship?

"Late So Tired" I am guessing, is a song about caring for someone very important in your life? "You're counting on me to keep you alive, I'm counting on me to keep me alive. Counting on me." The music is also the most mellow (my opinion) on this song than any other on the CD and Derek's voice has an overall gentle/quiet feel to it.

"Steps To The Throne" is a complex mix of words that left me wondering what exactly was trying to be said. But what makes this song so beautiful is something I am going to have a problem putting into words. The music is "soft" for the most part, yet it still maintains that rock sound you have come to expect. Add this to a softer sounding side of Derek's voice only for him to take it to the other side and show the power in his voice. While what I have just mentioned may sound contradictory, it all balances itself out to end the CD leaving you wanting more.

If you are a fan of Telling on Trixie, you will absolutely love this new release. If you are not already a fan, what are you waiting for? I just can't wait to see them perform again! A CD is one thing, but live is another. So I give this five stars and two thumbs up. I applaud the direction they took on this new release and I only expect bigger and better things from them in the future.

You guys rock!

Wish I could have seen EVERY performance at SXSW!