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Track Listings
| 1 | Skyline |
| 2 | The Coast |
| 3 | Delight (Something New Under The Sun) |
| 4 | See You In The Spring |
| 5 | Ain't No Son |
| 6 | Fairytale |
| 7 | I Miss You |
| 8 | Gracefully |
| 9 | April's Love |
| 10 | Then Again |
| 11 | It Didn't Make A Sound |
| 12 | Fear Of Wasted Time |
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Emily Robison and Martie Maguire of The Dixie Chicks are releasing new music under the moniker Court Yard Hounds.
The Court Yard Hounds profoundly evocative songs tell stories woven into melodies that are both individual and universal. Robison is the lead vocalist and primary writer on most of the tracks, although Maguire takes over the lead on her own solo composition, Gracefully. The new music spans sounds of folk, country, rock and Americana and includes a collaboration with Jakob Dylan on See You in the Spring, the wry tale of a couple from the northernmost and southernmost parts of the country who find their biggest obstacle is climatic.
Texas also asserts itself more contentedly in The Coast, which celebrates neither the east nor west but south coast, and Skyline, which was inspired by the view of San Antonio from Robison s loft. Faster paced songs range from the self-doubting levity of Then Again to the fiery outrage of Ain t No Son, a song about an angry, disapproving father. Fairytale speaks to romantic enchantment, while there s no happily-ever-after in sight in the breakup songs April s Love and It Didn t Make a Sound.
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- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- Language : English
- Product Dimensions : 5.59 x 4.95 x 0.3 inches; 2.08 Ounces
- Manufacturer : Columbia
- Original Release Date : 2010
- Run time : 49 minutes
- Date First Available : February 10, 2010
- Label : Columbia
- ASIN : B0037W6O1W
- Number of discs : 1
- Best Sellers Rank: #230,127 in CDs & Vinyl (See Top 100 in CDs & Vinyl)
- #3,527 in Country Rock (CDs & Vinyl)
- #8,785 in Today's Country
- #144,689 in Pop (CDs & Vinyl)
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I was just as intrigued (and equally pleased!) when I read about sisters Emily Robison and Martie Mcguire's side project, COURT YARD HOUNDS. This infectious amalgamation should get under the skin ~ and stay there! ~ of anyone who loves pop, rock, country, bluegrass, Americana and, especially, Sheryl Crow.
Things open on a gentle, relaxed note with the subdued, albeit sublime, "Skyline." Anchored by an arrangement that literally floats out of the speakers, Robison's lead vocal is delicate, yet steely. Toss in some bittersweet lyrics ("What am I doin' here/In such a lonely place?/Birds fly below/I'm high up in my cage") and you have a powerhouse of an album opener.
"The Coast" is one of my favorite cuts off of CYH....there's just an exuberant joyfulness to the track that wins you over right from the first listen. Robison's lead vocal simply soars, while the arrangement bops along at a finger-popping gait. This track is pop music at it's finest, sheer aural perfection....and a WHOLE lot of fun!
There's a smooth, easy-going give and take vibe to "Delight (Something New Under The Sun)." When things amp up for the chorus, well, it feels natural and real. There's an overall ebb and flow to the cut that's just mesmerizing...by the time you get to that bridge...WOW! One of the disc's nicest moments.
Things take a 180 with "See You In The Spring", an aching duet with Jakob Dylan. This story of a doomed bi-coastal romance sports a stunning pair of vocals, a heartfelt arrangement and powerful lyrics ("Well, babe, can't you give it time?/I'll keep you warm at night/This town's all I know/And I could see you in my life"). Lovely.
And then there's "Ain't No Son." This bluegrass strummer soon morphs into a blistering rocker, as it tells the tale of a bitter father who can't accept who his son is. Great vocal, great instrumentation....but it's the lyrics that really hit hard here: "Stranger, stranger on the wall/When the neighbors come to call/I just don't know what to say/So I put you away/This time I won't leave a trace/I'll fill up the empty space." Another winner!
There's a striking similarity throughout much of COURT YARD HOUNDS to a lot of Sheryl Crow's work, and nowhere is that more evident than on "Fairytale." Simple, sincere, honest, real....Robinson's vocal just tugs at your heartstrings. And when she gets to the closing lines of "Every girl wants the fairytale/I guess I do too"...well, they just snap!
"I Miss You" is chock full of silly lyrics ("I miss you/I can't wait to kiss you"...really? REALLY??), but the arrangement is so melodic and tuneful that you can't help but forgive the track it's lyrical transgressions. Add in a lead vocal to the mix that is both sultry and sly and a throwaway cut becomes an enchanting winner.
Martie Mcguire takes center stage on the gauzy "Gracefully." Blessed with a strong lead vocal, haunting arrangement and mournful instrumentation, you're left wanting more from her. Here's hoping that, unlike Jean Millington and the work she's done with sister June since their days in Fanny, and Nancy Wilson with big sister Ann in Heart, Mcguire won't take such a back seat to Robison on future CYH projects.
"Delicate" is also the best way to describe the gorgeous "April's Love." With it's minimal arrangement (love the cello!) and feathery lead vocal, there's just something hypnotic about the cut. Pointed lyrics ("You didn't take a stand/You didn't hold my hand/You should have held on tight") round out another real gem.
"Then Again" is another one of my favorite cuts...there's just a quirky, clever edge to the track! The arrangement just kind of chugs along, while Robison's vocal has a nice little lilt to it, sort of coy, kind of playful. All of this (barely) masks the sardonic lyrics ("And just to keep the peace and quiet/I'd forfeit my peace of mind/Then again, I never did understand me"). A powerful blend of light...and dark.
However, the disc's true high point has to be the rollicking "It Didn't Make A Sound." Part bluegrass shuffle, part boogie-woogie stomper, this rave-up's fun from start to finish (I particularly love that juke-jammin' piano!!). Blend in another sexy lead vocal and you have one of the Top 25 recordings of the last decade. Mark my word, this is a mass appeal hit just waiting to happen! LOVE....IT!!!
Things wind down with the touching "Fear Of Wasted Time", an ode to evolution, change, quiet moments and not wasting one second once you realize how precious each one is. Ethereal vocals, muted, yet sweet, instrumentation and insightful lyrics ("Time might pass me by/If I close my eyes/So I'm on the next plane/Leavin' town") all meld together in a perfectly cohesive manner. The perfect way to end an already stunning effort!
And COURT YARD HOUNDS is just that, a stunning piece of work that proves Emily Robison and Martie Mcguire are true contenders. Any thoughts anyone may have that these two are simply that other Chick's back-up band have now, once and for all, been squashed like a bug on a Texas windshield. I, for one, can't wait to see what these sisters do next! (As with all my reviews, I'm giving the disc an extra half a star for including the lyrics...a real rarity in releases this year!).
This album is just the opposite: the talents of Emily Robison and Martie Maguire (2/3 of the Dixie Chicks) are on full display as Court Yard Hounds! Sure, they have plenty of excellent musicians to help; but, aside from a delightful duet with Jakob Dylan ("See You in the Spring"), the focus remains firmly on the two sisters and their songwriting, singing, and instrumental performances.
Although Court Yard Hounds has an intimate and casual feel, that doesn't mean it's not professionally produced. (I particularly appreciate that, on an album that is otherwise quite "radio-friendly", the mix isn't as compressed as most contemporary radio fare. There are quiet moments on this album, and they actually sound quiet!) Nor, despite its relative simplicity, is it sparse. I expected more of a "roots" sound, but what we have here is a triangulation of country, pop, and rock that seems custom-made for Adult Top 40. (Not that there's anything wrong with that.)
The one area where the album falls short is in its lyrics: they serve the music well enough but aren't memorable in themselves. Indeed, only a few songs truly stand out to me, and those mostly for the music: "April's Love", the aforementioned "See You in the Spring", and perhaps also "Then Again". Still, the overall quality of both the songs and the performances is consistently high. Taken as a whole, Court Yard Hounds is a fine album. Here's hoping we'll hear more along these lines from Robison and Maguire, whether as Court Yard Hounds or in the context of The Dixie Chicks.
I just happened to be roaming the web when I came across this new album. Knowing who the sisters were I didn't hesitate to purchase the CD. What I thought I would be getting was Dixie Chick'ish but what I heard was so much more. Yes, different and softer than TDC, I was very pleased to see that the sisters stayed true to themselves, rather than try to create something that still had Natalie written all over it.
It is true that there is nothing fancy about the vocals. You won't find twangy, nasally, drawn-out notes on this album. In fact, I would say there is more of a Sheryl Crow-like taste to the music. But the Hounds bring the same melodic harmony that we loved about TDC. Each song will move you and is easy to sing along to. I, for one, have listened to the CD everyday since I bought it 5 months ago. I can't put it down! I absolutely love it and the duet with Jakob Dylan is surprisingly lovely.
Whatever your mood, whatever life has thrown your way - there will be a song on this album that you will connect with. (My favorite - Wasted Time...) This is a great first album for these veterans. Worth every penny! Enjoy!
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