Indian Summer

Carbon Leaf

Product Details

• Audio CD (July 13, 2004)
• Original Release Date: July 13, 2004
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Vanguard Records
• ASIN: B0002DRE3Q
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (54 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #48,776 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Customer Reviews

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59 of 61 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another great one from Carbon Leaf, July 14, 2004

By	Eric Koldinger (Portland, OR USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

While not quite as universally strong as their previous album, "Echo Echo" (Download it free from Amazon, you'll like it enough to want to buy it), "Indian Summer" is another extremely strong album from these guys from Virginia. The first few songs on this album, "Life Less Ordinary", and "What about Everything", along with others "Grey Sky Eyes" and "Let Your Troubles Go By" are winners that truly deserve to get the radio airplay to rise above the usual drivel you hear on radio today.

Carbon Leaf is one of the few bands I've heard in the last few years that truly has a new and unique sound. Combining great musicians (the guitar player is phenomenal to watch in concert, at no point do his fingers leave his hands), interesting sets of instruments, and a variety of influences (Celtic, Bluegrass, Country and good old fashioned rock-n-roll), they create a depth and richness of sound that few groups are able to get near.

This album, along with the others in their catalog, has literally been in my player non-stop recently. Check them out. Download their free albums, buy the others. Check out their websites. You won't be sorry.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Indian Summer is a breath of fresh air, September 9, 2005

By	Jeffrey Tveraas "a singular tunesmith" (Austin, Texas USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Indian Summer by Carbon Leaf is one of the most refreshing and enjoyable albums I've come across in recent years. Much of what passes for popular music these days doesn't do much for me but these folks obviously love what they're doing and are making the most of their opportunity to make a name for themselves and rise above the current breed of "stare at their shoes and moan" bands. Excellent musicianship combined with catchy arrangements and interesting lyrics make for an extra fine album. Dare I say...intelligent acoustic poprock music? Yes - I only wish it was available in SACD or DVD-A format.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Talented Group; R.E.M. Influences, May 9, 2005

By	Maclen (Hawaii, USA) - See all my reviews

I am always looking for new music to listen to. I grew up with the Beatles and the Stones, but one has to move on. Unfortunately, I am surrounded by the garbage that my daughter listens to (JLo, Janet Jackson and the like), so I always crave new talent. I have relied on recommendations of friends and for awhile was listening to female vocalists, such as Norah Jones and Madeleine Peyroux, both of whom are wonderful in their own genres. Recently, when I asked a friend about a good rock and roll group, he suggested Carbon Leaf. Immediately when I heard this album, I was reminded of R.E.M. and in particular, the voice and lyrics of Michael Stipe. However, after playing this album several times, I realized that Carbon Leaf has their own unique style; their songs are original and thought provoking, and they are remarkable musicians who never disappoint. What makes this album even more enjoyable is that the recording is so clear, well imaged and full of detail. A must hear.