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5.0 out of 5 stars Blitzen Blitzkrieg, October 30, 2008

By	Huckleberry69 - See all my reviews

This review is from: Furr (Audio CD)

Whereas "Wild Mountain Nation" was erratic and thus all over the place musically, "Furr" is the band at it's most stable. Over 13 tracks the band flies through a perfect blend of 60s and 70s throwbacks while always putting their own unique touch on every track. The main influences seem to be 60s and 70s classic rock, notably CSNY and Neil Young with a touch of the Elephant 6 Collective: melodic, organic and always engaging it is easily one of the best albums of 2008. I've had it for two days and haven't taken it out of the rotation...actually, I just keep hitting repeat, which these days is quite the rare occurence for me.

Highly recommended for any indie fans. Enjoy.

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5.0 out of 5 stars It's a grower, and it's worth it, October 22, 2008

By	N. Leitzke (Roanoke, VA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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"Wild Mountain Nation" was a great introduction to a potentially great band. If anything brought it down it was the spaces in between highlights. At times they sounded erratic, grasping for a sound and relying more on noise than on foundation, but they created a wonderful work of art. What Blitzen Trapper does on "Furr" is eliminate the erratic in-between moments and stick to what they do best - playing rock that sounds like it came out of the wilderness.

They're the lovechild of the Grateful Dead and the Kinks. My first few listens of "Furr" weren't that impressive, and I was about to give up. Something made me keep listening, and then something just clicked. One of the initial things I noticed about "Furr" was their elimination of the erratic moments from "Wild Mountain Nation" and their increased focus on the strengths, and to an extent that nearly ruined "Furr." It almost felt like a template for success, an equation, something I shy away from, but with a few more listens under my belt I'm absolutely hooked. This is a great record. The title track is beautiful, and Neil Young wishes he could sing "Not Your Lover." Give a band time to grow and figure out what they do well. The proof is in the pudding. "Furr" is delicious. I'm glad they didn't just record "Wild Mountain Nation" again, because that would be boring.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Eclectic and smart as hell, October 30, 2008

By	David OBrien "Powerpop lover" (Dublin) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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Furr is the successor to the excellent Wild Mountain Nation and in some ways is superior to it. The album opens with Sleepytime In The Western World. This is excellent stuff. The keyboards and vocals are reminiscent of Badfinger at their best. Next up is Gold For Bread - a cornucopia of styles from glam rock to country rock. Sounds like T-Rex, Creedence and Neil Young rolled into one. The song Furr is an acoustic ballad about a man who becomes a werewolf. Very intelligent lyrics. God & Suicide calls to mind Badfinger again. It's one of the strongest songs on the album. Fire & Fast Bullets is fast and frenetic. It has shades of T-Rex and Roxy Music in it as well as Super Furry Animals. Saturday Nite is another Badfinger type of song. Great piano and banjo here. Black River Killer is another intelligent ballad. The subject matter is perfectly described in the title. It's another great tune. Not Your Lover sounds like it belongs on Neil Young's After The Goldrush. I believe that Neil Young himself is on record as saying that he wishes he wrote it. Love U for me is the weakest track on the album. I find it grates on my ears a bit. War On Machines is another classic. It's a mix of glam rock and country. Stolen Shoes & A Rifle is a fantastic country ballad. Echo/Always On/EZ Con - three songs in one all in just over three minutes. It shows how good the band are. Final track Lady On The Water is another good acoustic ballad. Sounds like Jim Croce or even Bob Dylan.

All in all, this is an excellent album. There are no long songs. Each song is different and brilliant in its own way. It's a show of eclecticism that I haven't heard since Super Furry Animals. They should be huge. If they aren't there is no justice.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Glad I went
Never herd of them. Happened to go to one of their concerts and really had a good time. Bought this CD and listened to it a few times. This is my favorite CD now. Read more

Published 1 month ago by S. Waltari

5.0 out of 5 stars Bought it because Black River Killer blew me away
I first heard "Black River Killer" on the radio wished there was a repeat button. The song was so strong, I went out that night and grabbed "Furr" just to get that one song and... Read more

Published 3 months ago by R. Kyle

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Rolling Stone magazine called Blitzen Trapper "...the best Grateful Dead knockoffs in forever...". Read more

Published 5 months ago by wm

4.0 out of 5 stars Great weird stuff
I thoroughly enjoyed this album, even with twangy folk not really being my thing. Black River Killer is a great track, and almost every song is worthy of a listen

Published 5 months ago by Chase Stout

4.0 out of 5 stars Rising from the earth
This album displays a dynamic use of vocals. It has a lot of folk music instrumentation, but it's lyrically driven and very organic. It's also very poetic. Read more

Published 7 months ago by T. Mayhew

4.0 out of 5 stars 4.5 Stars... Best album yet for Blitzen Trapper
After self-releasing three albums earlier this decade, including the promising "Wild Mountain Nation" in 2007, Blitzen Trapper signed with the SubPop label and now has released... Read more

Published 7 months ago by Paul Allaer

4.0 out of 5 stars Refreshing
I picked this up after reading a positive review of one of their live shows. Had no idea what to expect other than it was an "Indie" disc and there was a good chance i might not... Read more

Published 8 months ago by dtm

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Album I have heard in a long long time. A Classic!
I only heard of B Trapper after I downloaded a live show. I was surprised at the quality of the songs. I picked up Furr and was shocked. Read more

Published 8 months ago by Damon M. Friedlander

5.0 out of 5 stars So, I guess you could say I like this
If I can manage to take the repeat off the third track "Furr", I find that I enjoy almost every track on this CD. Read more

Published 9 months ago by P. Stringer

5.0 out of 5 stars Gem of a record
Hesitantly, this is the first music review I've added to Amazon... But Furr is just SO great, I want everyone to buy it, to support this incredible band. Read more

Published 9 months ago by Horsegal JPJ

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