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Track Listings
| 1 | East Of Woodstock, West Of Viet Nam |
| 2 | Santa Ana Wind |
| 3 | Nina Simone |
| 4 | Criminology |
| 5 | Crosses Of San Carlos |
| 6 | Finding You |
| 7 | Mississippi River Runnin' Backwards |
| 8 | The Most Dangerous Woman In America |
| 9 | Don't Look Down |
| 10 | Guadalupe |
| 11 | American Rivers |
| 12 | Darkness Visible |
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With a career stretching back nearly four decades, and a catalog of more than 20 albums, Tom Russell is already considered one of the great singer/songwriters of our time. But his newest album, Blood and Candle Smoke, recorded in Tucson with members of the indie-rock band Calexico, takes his work to another level entirely with tremendous songwriting and a new, contemporary spark. The consummate storyteller, Russell has amassed a devoted following that cherishes his vivid, novelistic tales evoking the spirit of the American experience in tightly constructed, panoramic vignettes. Among his most ardent fans are fellow artists Johnny Cash, Doug Sahm, k.d. lang, Ramblin' Jack Elliott, Iris Dement, Dave Alvin, Joe Ely, Ian Tyson, Nanci Griffith, and Guy Clark have all recorded Tom's songs. Produced by Tom Russell and Craig Schumacher (Neko Case, Iron & Wine, Calexico).
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- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- Language : English
- Product Dimensions : 5.62 x 4.92 x 0.4 inches; 3.84 Ounces
- Manufacturer : SHOUT! FACTORY
- Original Release Date : 2009
- Run time : 1 hour
- Date First Available : July 29, 2009
- Label : SHOUT! FACTORY
- ASIN : B002JIH8PG
- Country of Origin : USA
- Number of discs : 1
- Best Sellers Rank: #97,385 in CDs & Vinyl (See Top 100 in CDs & Vinyl)
- #704 in Alt-Country & Americana (CDs & Vinyl)
- #1,171 in Traditional Folk (CDs & Vinyl)
- #1,339 in Contemporary Folk (CDs & Vinyl)
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Many reviewers have pointed out East of Woodstock, West of Vietnam and Criminology as two of the better cuts on the album. I agree. But they are very different from the typical Tom Russell tune being almost evocative of Bruce Cockburn. Listen to them and think about that!
Being a Southwesterner, I have a soft spot for the "Southwestern sound" as typified by the excellent Nina Simone and by Guadalupe. I like the other songs as well to a greater or lesser degree, but the latter two songs mentioned are the ones that touch my soul.
Of the several Tom Russell CDs I now own, Blood and Candle Smoke has become my favorite. The CD comes housed in a two-panel digipak and is accompanied by a sharp little booklet containing album info and the all-important lyrics. If you are a fan of Americana, then this CD should certainly be in your collection. You should not be disappointed!
For some reason about a year ago, I thought "I wonder what ever happened to...?" And boy was I ever pleasantly surprised to discover that while I'd been off doing other stuff, Tom Russell had not only recorded about 40 albums, but had gotten even better Based on the dozen or so albums I've had time to buy and absorb, he has a lot of good ones but this one is a cut above in terms of strength and consistency.
I hate ranking albums - and there are a whole bunch of my favorite Tom Russell songs that aren't on this album. But you will not regret this purchase.
This CD is very unique in that many of the songs are personal and truthful chapters in Tom's life , education, travels and his incredible maturation into one of the best singer/songwriters in the game today. Added to these great songs is a wonderful Mexican horn section that breathes life, locale and a sense of feel that really puts this CD into the stratosphere for Tom.
If this CD is your first of Tom's music, then you will realize that his singing and his songwriting is one of the best kept secrets in this country. If you have all of his works as I do, you will realize , that just like a fine wine, he sounds better and better. Close to 40 years of Tom recordings and you get the feel from this CD, that Tom enjoys this one as much as we do !!!!!!!!!!!
Over time his songs always find a way into my consciousness...
This record is laden with the classic Tom Russell perspective,
but Tom's musical direction and style continues to grow and evolve.
This recording takes full advantage of the recording studio,
and the sound has a distinctive production style.
I bought tickets to see him play here again in a few weeks,
looking forward to seeing how he arranges some of these songs live.
If you are familiar with Tom Russell's music you will not be disappointed.
If you are exploring his music for the first time, this is an excellent choice.
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今作はCalexicoのメンバーや、女性シンガーGretchen Peterが参加。
トランペットやローズピアノ、チェロ等々を挟みながら、カントリー、テクスメックス、ニューオーリンズなサウンドを作り上げ、そこにTom Russellの重く説得力のあるボーカルが乗っかる。
地味だがリアリティのあるカントリー、フォークロック。
プロデューサーはNeko Case、Calexico、Tracy Shedd等々を手がけるGraig SchumacherとTomの共同。
奥行きのある重厚なアルバム。
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