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Free Expression - Velvet Crush

Richard Jackson (Performer), Stephen Varcoe (Performer), Alastair Hamilton (Performer), Edward Wickham (Performer), John Bernays (Performer), Martin Oxenham (Performer), Robert Rice (Performer), Thomas Guthrie (Performer), Johann Sebastian Bach (Composer), Paul Goodwin (Conductor), Jonathan Peter Kenny (Performer), Andrew Crawford (Performer), Ashley Solomon (Performer), Christine Garratt (Performer), Rachel Beckett (Performer), Lynda Lee (Performer), Caroline Kershaw (Performer), Catherine Latham (Performer), Gail Hennessey (Performer), Mark Radcliffe (Performer)
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  • Performer: Richard Jackson, Stephen Varcoe, Alastair Hamilton, Edward Wickham, John Bernays, et al.
  • Conductor: Paul Goodwin
  • Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach
  • Audio CD (October 26, 1999)
  • SPARS Code: DDD
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: Bobsled Records
  • ASIN: B00001YVCH
  • Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #272,743 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Disc: 1
1. St. Matthew Passion (Matthäuspassion), for soloists, double chorus & double orchestra, BWV 244 (BC D3b): Part 1. No. 1. Chorus with C
2. St. Matthew Passion (Matthäuspassion), for soloists, double chorus & double orchestra, BWV 244 (BC D3b): Part 1. No. 2. Recitative. D
3. St. Matthew Passion (Matthäuspassion), for soloists, double chorus & double orchestra, BWV 244 (BC D3b): Part 1. No. 3. Chorale. Herz
4. St. Matthew Passion (Matthäuspassion), for soloists, double chorus & double orchestra, BWV 244 (BC D3b): Part 1. No. 4a. Recitative.
5. St. Matthew Passion (Matthäuspassion), for soloists, double chorus & double orchestra, BWV 244 (BC D3b): Part 1. No. 5. Recitative. D
6. St. Matthew Passion (Matthäuspassion), for soloists, double chorus & double orchestra, BWV 244 (BC D3b): Part 1. No. 6. Aria. Buß und
7. St. Matthew Passion (Matthäuspassion), for soloists, double chorus & double orchestra, BWV 244 (BC D3b): Part 1. No. 7. Recitative. D
8. St. Matthew Passion (Matthäuspassion), for soloists, double chorus & double orchestra, BWV 244 (BC D3b): Part 1. No. 8. Aria. Blute n
9. St. Matthew Passion (Matthäuspassion), for soloists, double chorus & double orchestra, BWV 244 (BC D3b): Part 1. No. 9a. Recitative.
10. St. Matthew Passion (Matthäuspassion), for soloists, double chorus & double orchestra, BWV 244 (BC D3b): Part 1. No. 10. Chorale. Ich
See all 36 tracks on this disc
Disc: 2
1. St. Matthew Passion (Matthäuspassion), for soloists, double chorus & double orchestra, BWV 244 (BC D3b): Part 2. No. 36a. Recitative.
2. St. Matthew Passion (Matthäuspassion), for soloists, double chorus & double orchestra, BWV 244 (BC D3b): Part 2. No. 37. Chorale. Wer
3. St. Matthew Passion (Matthäuspassion), for soloists, double chorus & double orchestra, BWV 244 (BC D3b): Part 2. No. 38a. Recitative.
4. St. Matthew Passion (Matthäuspassion), for soloists, double chorus & double orchestra, BWV 244 (BC D3b): Part 2. No. 39. Aria. Erbarm
5. St. Matthew Passion (Matthäuspassion), for soloists, double chorus & double orchestra, BWV 244 (BC D3b): Part 2. No. 40. Chorale. Bin
6. St. Matthew Passion (Matthäuspassion), for soloists, double chorus & double orchestra, BWV 244 (BC D3b): Part 2. No. 41a. Recitative.
7. St. Matthew Passion (Matthäuspassion), for soloists, double chorus & double orchestra, BWV 244 (BC D3b): Part 2. No. 42. Aria. Gebt m
8. St. Matthew Passion (Matthäuspassion), for soloists, double chorus & double orchestra, BWV 244 (BC D3b): Part 2. No. 43. Recitative.
9. St. Matthew Passion (Matthäuspassion), for soloists, double chorus & double orchestra, BWV 244 (BC D3b): Part 2. No. 44. Chorale. Bef
10. St. Matthew Passion (Matthäuspassion), for soloists, double chorus & double orchestra, BWV 244 (BC D3b): Part 2. No. 45a. Recitative.
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Editorial Reviews

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The failure of Rhode Island natives Velvet Crush to have much impact outside the cloisters of American college radio is one of life's more vexing mysteries. Their frequently exquisite albums are laden with terrific hooks, gorgeous harmonies, and lovely, languid choruses. Free Expression finds Velvet Crush remaining loyal to their founding principles: an abiding and guiding love of Big Star and the Raspberries, and a certain spiritual kinship with Teenage Fanclub and the Posies. There are some new touches added, however, and they're all for the better: the exuberant horns on the giddy "Melody #1" and the mournful slide guitar on the gentle country trundle "Heaven Knows"--the album's highlight and possibly Velvet Crush's finest few minutes. --Andrew Mueller

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, November 15, 1999
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Fantastic to have (The?) Velvet Crush back so quickly, especially with such a fantastic album, particularly as their last, "Heavy Changes", was complete and utter bollocks in places. Thankfully, Chastain & Menck have realised this and tried to write the album of their lives. They've failed, of course (they suceeded on their 1994 masterpiece "Teenage Symphonies To God"), but have certainly come close: closer "Ballad Of Yesteryear", trite title excused, is probably their finest moment. Whether this return to form will inpire them to play some Scottish dates is unlikely, but at it sounds like they've tried this time...
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4.0 out of 5 stars Modern-day Pop-Masters Return!!!!, November 1, 1999
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Velvet Crush's new album is their most satisfying since 1994's neglected masterpiece "Teenage Symphonies to God" and a return to form after 1998's slightly disappointing "Heavy Changes". Ranging from crisp, melodic power-pop to lovely Gene Clark-esque country rock this is a breath of fresh air for folk - like me - who detest the bombastic sounds of most independent music. The Crush who are now officially a duo (Ric Menck & Paul Chastain) are again helped out by buddy Matthew Sweet, who co-wrote two of the tracks. My favourite tracks are the lilting country-rocker "Heaven Knows" and the shimmering "Gentle Breeze". Definitely one of the best 20-or-so releases of 1999. File next to Teenage Fanclub, Matthew Sweet and The Byrds.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars More of the same a good thing, February 29, 2000
Just a quick comment - this is another really strong album by Velvet Crush. But to my ears, somthing is wrong with the production. Though obviously not recorded in mono, the sound is very flat, like something out an AM radio. At first I thought my headphones weren't plugged in all the way - that sort of idea. It doesn't matter as much without headphones, but it bothered me knowing these great songs could sound even better. For great playing by the guys from Velvet Crush, check out Duffy's self titled CD,produced my Mitch Easter.
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