Only Way to Be Alone

Good Old War

Product Details

• Audio CD (November 4, 2008)
• Original Release Date: 2008
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Sargent House
• ASIN: B001INZ6UW
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #38,726 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Product Description
Seldom do band members rebound gracefully after their main musical effort falls apart. Keith Goodwin (vocals/guitar) and Tim Arnold (drums/vocals), members of the once up-and-coming progressive rock band, Days Away, have managed to do just that. With final trio member Dan Schwartz (guitars/vocals), from the Americana tinged band Unlikely Cowboy, the group has pulled a 180 with their sound to a great degree of success in their new acoustic folk project Good Old War

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best of 2008, November 12, 2008

By	Keller Madison (Los Angeles, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Only Way To Be Alone (MP3 Download)

What I love about the album 'Only Way to Be Alone' is that it really doesn't follow any particular trend. If I didn't know better I'd think their music came from my Dad's old 8-track collection. With their indie-folk throwback sound, Good Old War prove that it doesn't matter what genre you play - good music is simply just good music.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautifully layered pop, October 10, 2008

By	L. M. Elliott - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Only Way To Be Alone (MP3 Download)

Do you miss Days Away? Good Old War filled that space Keith Goodwin created a long time ago.
Makes me feel good. Makes you feel good.

5.0 out of 5 stars One of, if not the best of 2008., December 22, 2008

By	K. Ilvonen - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

From the ashes of Days Away and Unlikely Cowboy comes the band Good Old War. At first this sounds like terrible news seeing how Days Away and Unlikely Cowboy were both great acts. But actually it is the exact opposite. Formed of Keith Goodwin and Tim Arnold (Days Away) and Dan Schwartz(Unlikely Cowboy) Good Old War makes some of the catchiest folk love tunes you will hear. From start to finish this album is 100% solid. If harmonies and melodies are your kind of thing then I suggest you pick this up. It's not everyday that you can find three beings that are able to harmonize in perfect unison like Good Old War. From tracks like "Weak Man" which features Anthony Green(Circa Survive)and Dave Davison(Maps and Atlases) to "Stay By My Side" which features the Wadsworth Sisters, there is something for everyone. Tracking in at thirty six minutes long "The Only Way To Be Alone" has moments that will stick with everyone for a long time. I'm not sure I have bonded with a record like this for some time. For fans of bands like Fleet Foxes I recommend you pick this up now.