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Carrie Rodriguez
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Product Details

  • Audio CD (August 15, 2006)
  • Original Release Date: August 15, 2006
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Format: Enhanced
  • Label: Back Porch
  • ASIN: B000GPI1AA
  • In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,045 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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    #7 in  Music > Country > Outlaw Country
    #7 in  Music > Alternative Rock > Alternative Styles > Alternative Folk
    #8 in  Music > Indie Music > Country > Country Folk

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1. Seven Angels on a Bicycle
2. Never Gonna Be Your Bride
3. Dirty Leather
4. He Ain't Jesus
5. Waterbound
6. '50s French Movie
7. I Don't Want to Play House Anymore
8. Before You Say Another Word
9. Big Kiss
10. Got Your Name on It
11. He's Already Gone
12. St. Peter's
13. [CD-ROM Track]

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Although this is officially singer/fiddler Carrie Rodriguez's solo debut, her musical mentor Chip Taylor--with whom she has recorded three previous discs of duets--is an integral ingredient. Taylor wrote or co-wrote all but one track and is also the album's producer. With Seven Angels on a Bicycle, the partnership that worked so well on Red Dog Tracks, The Trouble With Humans, and Let's Leave This Town has yielded another winner. The songs shift between folk, country, and even jazz, the latter aided by the amazing Bill Frisell, whose delicate, restrained textures and effects create an introspective mood as much as Rodriguez's lovely, sensitive voice. Much of this atmospheric release floats by with barely-there percussion, haunting tunes, and a languid yet exquisite sense of subtlety rare in contemporary music. Rodriguez goes into hoedown mode only once--on the frisky "Never Going to Be Your Bride"--but her fiddle colors these songs in muted shades that perfectly enhance their emotional concerns. She's a stirring singer--somewhat like Suzanne Vega--whose vocal innocence in tracks like "This Kiss" provides a perfect counterpoint for lyrics predominantly concerned with lost love and lovers. This is a stark, beautiful set of pensive songs that results in a low-key jewel of an album made for listening, not dancing. The talented Rodriguez needs no further proof that she is very much ready for prime time. --Hal Horowitz

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18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Gifted young singer strikes out on her own, sort of, August 17, 2006
Although this latest album finds Carrie Rodriguez of Chip Taylor/Carrie Rodriguez fame flying solo, Taylor's fingerprints are easy to find: eleven out of the twelve songs are either written or co-written by him (Rodriguez shares writing credit on four), the album is co-produced by the duo, and Taylor plays acoustic guitar, one of a very fine set of assisting artists.

Nevertheless "Seven Angels on a Bicycle" seems a determined and mostly successful effort to broaden Rodriguez's range from the basically country/folk sound of her duet albums with Taylor--the instrumental colors are much more varied, with world-music, techno-pop and jazz flavors evident. In this "Angels" brings Emmylou Harris' recent work to mind, and just as with Harris, the album occasionally skirts the edge of overproduction. What keeps it from going over is, first, the quality of the material--Taylor's songs in particular are edgy and interesting, a certain hard self-awareness keeping even the most torchy ballads from slipping into corn (not printing his frequently intricate lyrics is an annoying drawback of the otherwise glamorous production). Second, Rodriguez' voice is strong enough to keep from getting buried in the background. In some of the slow numbers, "He Ain't Jesus" and "Big Kiss" in particular, she lets loose with full-throated sounds that some more mainstream pop queens would be proud to possess. All is not lost for fans of earlier albums, though; "Never Gonna Be Your Bride" and "I Don't Want to Play House Anymore" mine familiar funky-country territory with entertaining results. All in all, "Seven Angels on a Bicycle" will not disappoint fans of this very talented young artist.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Future Star, December 10, 2006
I'm new to Carrie Rodriguez, never have listened to her colaborations with Chip Taylor. I read a review somewhere on this release and took a chance.....very glad I did. I just can't get this one out of my CD player. For someone who hasn't been the lead singer very long, she nails it!! Clear distinct voice. Love the music, not your ordinary country sound at all. Can't wait for more from Carrie...alone.
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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Sublime, November 5, 2006
Sublime, delightful, a masterpiece.
A perfect work of Carrie, Frisell, Leisz and the rest of musicians.
A gift
Robert
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2.0 out of 5 stars under par
i have the first four works by her with chip taylor and this one just doesn't come close although good in her own way it isn't the sound i'm looking for
Published 10 months ago by Richard E. Watson

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Songs, Great Performer
Caught Carrie opening up for Lucinda Williams in Knoxville spring of 07 - Was blown away with the skill and talent - great songs and a very "real' performer. Read more
Published 21 months ago by R. BEAVER

5.0 out of 5 stars Wow.
Chip's influence is not entirely gone. He writes many of the songs here. Ultimately, though, this is Carrie doing her thing. So, so well.

Published 22 months ago by rcb

1.0 out of 5 stars how low can you go
I have never heard such a boring,monotone style. This music is absolutely depressing.Music is supposed to make you feel good, not down. Read more
Published on December 11, 2006 by G. Nasch

4.0 out of 5 stars great debut
this is the record nora jones was supposed to make. adult music. complex and very listenable. it keeps getting better. highly reccommended.
Published on October 14, 2006 by M. Glasow

5.0 out of 5 stars A Texas Fiddler Expands Her Horizons
Carrie Rodriguez is well known to me because of three excellent CD's she made with her collaborator and mentor, Chip Taylor, songwriter, professional gambler, and uncle of... Read more
Published on October 12, 2006 by Smallchief

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Album
Haunting and Mysterious and Original - a great album. Every track is solid. I really like this cd.
Published on August 26, 2006 by cdog

2.0 out of 5 stars Disappointed
I became a big fan of Carrie from her previous work with Chip Taylor so I had high expectations for this solo release. A huge disappointment for me. Read more
Published on August 18, 2006 by Roger Sadowsky

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