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Jake Armerding | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (May 1, 2001)
• Original Release Date: April 1, 1999
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: jake armerding
• ASIN: B00005IBWX
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #625,530 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

The Lawrence Eagle-Tribune, March 19, 2001

"'Caged Bird' should be a favorite of any acoustic music fan."

The Boston Globe, October 24, 1996

"With his texturally rich bowing and inventive melodies, the young Armerding provides a focal point for [Northern Lights'] arrangements."

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Jake Armerding is a breath of fresh air, June 6, 2003

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vinthrift18 (VT) - See all my reviews

This review is from: caged bird (Audio CD)

It's about time artists like Jake earn some recognition for making REAL music. Too often today music is manufactured and too many artists sacrifice originality to make money. Fortunately for the world, this is where Jake comes in with his folk-y coolness. With his growing fame (and we're hoping that his name and music continue to spread like wildfire), fans have access to some good, solid music with real lyrics. This CD is awesome and I'd recommend it to anyone, it has a wide range of appeal. (add applause here)

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Quite possibly next James Taylor, June 26, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: caged bird (Audio CD)

BUY THIS ALBUM. I have to agree with the reviewer from MN. Jake may quite possibly be the next James Taylor. However, I have no idea what the reviewer from MN was talking about in regards to the hidden track. Whoever was doing all that screaming (I believe it was some joker by the name of Dan O.) was not talented at all...he sounded loud and obnoxious. I'd hate to live next to that guy. I would probably fine him, if I did.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The next James Taylor?, December 17, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: caged bird (Audio CD)

It wasn't until I read the credits on the inside flap of the album that I truly realized what a phenomenal talent Jake Armerding is. Nearly every instrumental part on nearly every track is done by the artist himself. Most impressive are the hauntingly mysterious violin and guitar on the title track, the fiddle tune in between track 4 and 5, and the layered mandolin, fiddle, and guitar tracks on "Ithaca"... (and the hidden track is gorgeously performed by a virtually unknown artist). His singing voice is enchanting and the album's rich melodies and strong lyrics speak loudly of Armerding's budding star qualities. I strongly recommend ordering this CD...