Far From Over

Edwin McCain

Product Details

• Audio CD (June 19, 2001)
• Original Release Date: June 19, 2001
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Atlantic / Wea
• ASIN: B00005EAY0
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #55,269 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com
Edwin McCain developed a loyal following the day he stepped out on the stage back in 1991, supporting pals Hootie & the Blowfish on their debut tour and giving his Southern brethren a run for their ticket money. McCain has since developed a strong following for his own brand of unvarnished heartland rock. With his fourth album, the South Carolina native returns to the familiar landscape of Misguided Roses and Messenger, with his sublimely infectious melodies and anthemic choruses inhabiting the territory once claimed by the Doobie Brothers and Lee Michaels in the '70s. While first hailed as an acoustic balladeer, McCain and his band have expanded their parameters, ably careening from genre to genre with gusto. They are equally at home whipping up some thunder on a barn burner such as "Get Out of This Town" as they are getting sentimental with "Write Me a Song" and the graceful "Hearts Fall," both of which feature vocals by McCain pal Shawn Colvin. This latest offering is less polished than earlier works, perhaps due to the fact that it was coproduced by the band and Neil Young engineer Greg Archilla. But that roughhewn quality adds an emotional honesty and depth to the songs. --Jaan Uhelszki

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars excellent... but not my favorite album by this band, August 17, 2001

By	Rachael "lotusfire14" (new york, usa) - See all my reviews

it's listenable. something that you can put in the cd player and listen all the way through without having to skip songs that aren't as good. catchy, too. ever since i bought it, "hearts fall" and "write me a song" get stuck in my head(that's not a bad thing).

however, i have two other edwin mccain cds, Messenger and Misguided Roses, both of which i love. Far From Over is simply missing some rich quality the previous two possess. The song on the new album, "write me a song", is just beautiful, though. overall, i strongly recommend that any edwin fan buy this cd. or if you're just looking for something different than everyday pop radio, Far From Over is extremely refreshing.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Yet!, June 20, 2001

By A Customer

As a long-time Edwin McCain fan, I was really looking forward to this release, and was definitely not disappointed! Edwin & company have put out a smashing album! Heavier on the electric guitars, perhaps, than past albums, the energy here is closer to the vibe of their amazing live shows. This cd has a bit of everything--sweet ballads like "Hearts Fall", cynical humor on "Radio Star", the heart-on-your-sleeve emotion of "Letter to my Mother" and the infectious "sing along at the top of your lungs" songs like the title track "Far From Over" and "Sun Will Rise" (I cannot get these songs out of my head!). This is a fabulous, must-own cd--"far from over" is the perfect description for this band's career; they are absolutely amazing!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Here's Hoping It's "Far From Over"!!!, July 6, 2001

By	L. Jones "histotrek" (Steeltown, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

A life-long James Taylor fan, I discovered Edwin McCain when for the second time my ears perked up and I thought "Who is that wonderful voice?" The first time was "I'll Be" and then "I Could Not Ask For More". This album offers every facet of Edwin and the band. The ballads are here, along with the blues, some rockin'-drivin'-with-the-top-down tunes and best of all ~ Edwin's sincere, fun loving personality shining through. To me, this is Edwin and the band, as they are in concert; and I've never seen a better live show. A magical blend of music, with accent on the sax, this one will take a permanant place in your CD changer!