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Blood And Candle Smoke

Tom Russell Format: Audio CD

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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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Kurt Harding

An Interesting Mix

Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2010

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I have been a sometimey Tom Russell fan ever since I was introduced to his songwriting via a cover of one of his songs by Dave Alvin. When Blood and Candle Smoke was released it got such positive reviews across the board, I had to order it. That he recorded with Calexico was the bonus that sealed my decision to buy. And when I put it in the first time, I got pretty much of the Southwestern tinge to the music I expected. But there was something else afoot as well, and that made this CD an interesting mix.
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!

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Mark McDonough

An Incredibly Strong and Consistent Album

Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2016

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Other reviewers have already heaped praise on this one, so I'm just sort of piling on in a positive way. I was a big fan of Russell's way back when he was on Philo in the 1980s and then completely lost track of him. My tastes changed from mostly folk to mostly jazz, I got a real job, life happened.

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.

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She Who Reads

Man who walks the talk

Reviewed in the United States on October 30, 2009

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I first saw Tom Russell perform live at the Freight & Salvage Coffeehouse in Berkeley. I loved his music before seeing him perform, and after seeing his interaction with the audience, loved the man. I then read Tom's lyrics to some of the songs on "Blood and Candle Smoke" in the 39th issue of the Berkeley Poetry Review put out by the students of UC Berkeley. How can you not respect a man who helps future writers by contributing his work to a poetry magazine from which he will not receive any payment? And to see his lyrics in the same book as Lawrence Ferlinghetti, Diane di Prima, Al Young and other luminary poets was just so right. Tom Russell is the perfect voice of the American experience. Lyrical rap without the violence and music that is all his, not sampled from someone else. If you ever have a chance, see Tom perform live. If not, buy his music, and play it loud, play it low, but play it and think about this ol' world that we inhabit and can make it a bit better, if we try.

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Michael Jeffrey Strobel

Tom Russell's Best Yet !!

Reviewed in the United States on November 30, 2009

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This is truly one of Tom's finest recordings .The production and arrangement of the songs coupled with the incredible musicianship provided by Colexico , makes this one of Tom's finest yet.

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 !!!!!!!!!!!

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Fran Hardin

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Tom

This really is a great recording

Reviewed in the United States on October 21, 2009

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A perspicacious and prolific writer, Tom Russell is a fascinating fellow.
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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Big John

Tom's getting better!

Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2009

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This is a wonderful CD. Tom Russell is expanding into new areas and is not just skating on old stuff. His songwriting is brilliant. "Crosses of San Carlos" shows his empathy for the kids on the reservations and the dead end our system has created for them. One mystery -- on "Criminology" -- my favorite on this CD, it does not seem to be Tom singing. What gives, Tom? Tom -- thanks for your work, keep it up.

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Steven Gaffney

You have to listen more than once

Reviewed in the United States on November 6, 2009

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This is a wonderful collection of songs by that I have listened to many times. The stories he tells and emotions he evokes are a rarely heard on most albums. A very intelligent song-writer. I'd like to say I have a favorite but it seems to change every time I listen. Which is another way of saying you can't go wrong with this cd. Saw Tom Russell live for the first time recently at Fitzgeralds as part of the "Blood and Candle Smoke" tour. Having some of the songs put into context by him makes it even more enjoyable.

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matsuda76

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Reviewed in Japan on September 27, 2009

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Tom Russellは80年代から活動を続けるベテラン・フォーク、カントリーＳＳＷ。
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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