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Simple Gearle

Stacey Earle (Artist)
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Product Details

  • Audio CD (February 9, 1999)
  • Original Release Date: February 9, 1999
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: E Squared
  • ASIN: B00000I13U
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #302,655 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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1. Waiting
2. Wedding Night
3. Tears That She Cries
4. Next Door Down
5. Silly You (Dear Sweet Peggy)
6. Simple Gearle
7. Losers Weep
8. Cried My Heart Out
9. Weekend Runaways
10. Show Me How
11. If It Weren't for You
12. In My Way (For Frances)
13. Just Another Day

Editorial Reviews

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In the new old-school country vein of Iris DeMent and Gillian Welch, with a touch of Nanci Griffith's soft, twangy Texas phrasing, Stacey Earle has made an acoustic record of stunning simplicity and everyday grace. Most striking, along with the elegant arrangements, is Earle's finely honed, though never flaunted, vocal prowess. "Silly You" is a stellar example of her expressively wending warble, which is remarkably akin to Patty Griffin's. Simple Gearle oozes sweet old-fashioned charm--from the vinyl-LP crackles at the beginning, middle, and end, to her recognition of family (Earle's band is called the Jewels in honor of one granny; the disc is dedicated to the other). And big brother Steve even lends harmony vocals to the lovely "Losers Weep." --Paige La Grone

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5.0 out of 5 stars A charming artist with an angelic voice, February 22, 1999
By A Customer
Stacey Earle is Steve Earle's little sister, but don't expect the music to be anything like his. She has a sweet, vulnerable sounding voice, a bit like Nanci Griffith but sweeter somehow. It is a record that creeps up on you and after a few listens becomes totally addictive. Stacey's songs are generally about broken hearts and such, but are exceptionally appealing. "Simple Gearle" is hard to classify, but wonderful all the same.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Sheer beauty, November 3, 2001
By Mr. J. Stewart "Jim" (St Neots, Cambridgeshire United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
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A wonderful, poignant, moving collection of songs, exquisitely performed. Each one is a masterpiece of understatement, and stays in the mind long after listening. Get it and enrich your life.
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4.0 out of 5 stars simply surprised!, November 23, 1999
By A Customer
I was won over by seeing Stacey and her husband Mark Stuart( a former Duke) live. I must admit that, while having heard of this recording, I'd never heard a single track and went to the show on the strength of the surname, but was quickly brought on board by the shear power of the harmonies and powerful voice that is Stacey's. Mark's guitar and vocal compliment her beautifully. Listening to this cd brings me back to the show; wonderful evening, cheers, mike
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Most Recent Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars A masterpiece by the Gearle
Beautiful singing, vivid songs, and energy galore. She's a must-see in concert, too.
Published on October 10, 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars Better than Steve - really interesting and a voice
This is a really interesting album. I thought it would be Steve Earle, but she is her own person, and her own very interesting vocal style - a great band as well!!
Published on October 3, 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful noise . . .
I was fortunate enough to catch Stacey at the 1999 Bumbershoot festival. She blew us away so much that we went to see her a second time that night. Read more
Published on September 14, 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars Catch this "gearle" live!
Comparisons to Nanci Griffith are right on as this "gearle" delivers with the same kind of passion for her music that Nanci does. Read more
Published on August 30, 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars Honest, rich, DIY, and everything good about music
My favorite records are always the ones that grow on me, the ones that continue to surprise and reveal themselves over time. Read more
Published on July 20, 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome
I know you're not supposed to use words like "awesome" to describe music that is so sparse and simple in instrumentation and arrangement, but it's absolutely accurate... Read more
Published on June 10, 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars Move over Steve let this girl sing her troubles!
Actually, I was amazed how folk she is instead of country which is what I love about Nancy Griffith. Read more
Published on June 5, 1999

4.0 out of 5 stars I stopped in my tracks to buy this CD
I was on vacation in Columbia, MO,walking down a sidewalk when I heard this edgy track sounding like Nancy Griffith coming out of Salt Of The Earth, a great music store. Read more
Published on April 5, 1999

4.0 out of 5 stars actually quite good
don't underestimate the seemingly simplistic songwriting or stacey earle's plain voice--this record is actually quite affecting and original. Read more
Published on March 4, 1999

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