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God Willin' & The Creek Don't Rise [+Digital Booklet]
 
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God Willin' & The Creek Don't Rise [+Digital Booklet]

Ray LaMontagne & The Pariah DogsMP3 Music
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  • This version contains: 10 songs and 1 digital booklet
  • Original Release Date: August 13, 2010
  • Format - Music: MP3, Digital Booklet PDF
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I play the CD all the time and it gets better the more you listen. J. D. Fields  |  28 reviewers made a similar statement
I have over 2000 cds and I can honestly say this is one of the best albums I have ever heard. chibears  |  21 reviewers made a similar statement
Something about this album feels just like home to me. Senor Hotcell  |  20 reviewers made a similar statement
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61 of 63 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Thoughtful, Soulful, Cool-as-Cucumber August 17, 2010
Format:Audio CD
Letting Ray LaMontagne transport you has never been easier, and new LP "God Willin' & the Creek Don't Rise" is the reason why. His fourth album release - and the first to have him billed in a band context with the excellent Pariah Dogs - sounds rich, organic and sincere.

From the first song to the last the album sounds like the kind of live concert one might stumble upon during a night of bar hopping and count himself especially lucky for having chanced upon.

Things are a little changed this time around. The band is front and center in its support of LaMontagne, justifying their co-billing. Furthermore, he has taken over the production helm from Ethan Johns, taking more control over the final product. The result is sonic textures even more mellowed and marinated than before, allowing the songs maximum ability to catch hold and wield an impression upon the listener.

Even if LaMontagne hits upon a cliched phrases or idea here and there ("New York City's Bringing Me Down") it does not detract.

In fact, his directness and lack of pretense result in his themes - among them heartbreak ("This Love Is Over"), self-preservation ("Repo Man") and breaking free from convention (the husky, awesome "Beg Steal or Borrow") - coming off with ease and precisely-chiseled grace. This results in a set of a songs that are arresting at first listen.

A particular highlight is the sublime, catchy, profoundly beautiful "Old Before Your Time," which has such melodic panache it recalls heyday Elton John and Don McLean. It acknowledges the bittersweet reality of the examined life yet remains optimistic and soothing, one of LaMontagne's specialties. The same can be said of "For the Summer," which features awesome instrumental breaks.

LaMontagne has grown remarkably for an artist only on his fourth studio record. "God Willin' & the Creek Don't Rise" is sure to please fans and earn many converts.
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34 of 35 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Hypnotic August 17, 2010
Format:MP3 Music|Amazon Verified Purchase
A genuinely haunting and hypnotic journey. The lyrics tell stories perfectly matched to the unique voice and subtle instruments. Don't be fooled by the peaceful appearance - these are genuine stories of loss, desire and heartbreak. The interplay of the steel guitar is the unifying thread throughout. Maybe not the genius of "Nashville Skyline", but reminiscent. A highly recommended interlude. Don't cheat yourself by trying to pick individual songs - buy the whole disc.
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27 of 28 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Yet August 17, 2010
By R. Hale
Format:MP3 Music|Amazon Verified Purchase
With the exception of "Live from Bonnaroo" I own every album Ray has out, including "Introducing Raycharles LaMontagne", (1999) "Acre of Land",(2001) "Green",(2002) and "One Lonesome Saddle",(2002). In my opinion, this is the BEST album Ray has ever released. From the opening song, "Repo Man" through the closing of "Devil's In The Jukebox", you'll be tapping your toes and singing right along - whether it be on your ride to work, or that road trip you've been planning. It's worth mentioning Ray's husky, smoke and whiskey, voice isn't as present on this album. Instead his voice rings clear and bright on the majority of the tracks.

I heartily agree with the Associated Press in saying God Willing And The Creek Don't Rise is, "one of the year's best!"
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I think it's original but it's incredibly similar to the works of Joni Mitchell, IMHO.
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