Over the Rhine - The Trumpet Child
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Free Music Review: One of the best albums out there
Hit: 5 Stars
I really can't listen to this c.d. enough. I keep trying to take it out of the c.d. player, but I just can't push the eject button. This playful, sultry and soul searching album is a must have. Free Music Review: Awesome Music to the Ears of A New Fan
Hit: 5 Stars
I have a part time job moonlighting at my local Starbucks. First of all, kudos to Starbucks for creating such awesome playlists with such awesome artists. Because of these playlists, I've discovered such awesome artists as k-os and Morcheeba among others. So as I was working one night, I heard this beautifully haunting song playing. I ran to the back to see who it was.
Over The Rhine, "Nothing Is Innocent".
I had to find the album. I snatched it up at my local Best Buy. And I must say, I am amazed.
This is the first album I've ever heard from OtR. Seeing some reviews, it looks like this is a departure from their usual sound? That sucks. But I'm in the oppostie direction. Old fans want more of the old sound. This new fan wants more of the new sound.
Maybe with future releases, we can all meet in the middle?
Free Music Review: Frequently referential, rarely derivative
Hit: 5 Stars
On most albums there are a few songs I like, and the rest I skip. But listening to The Trumpet Child over and over, I seldom find myself reaching for the "next track" button.
Until I heard a review of this album on Public Radio a few weeks ago, I had never heard of Over the Rhine. Now I am a missionary for this album. I played several tracks for a family gathering yesterday (which includes 4 professional musicians), and it went over well. My favorite ex-girlfriend bought it on my recommendation.
I love the variety, rich instrumentation and sheer creative exuberance of this music. These are mature artists who have listened to a lot of music, taken the best of what they heard, and woven it into their own work, not as imitations or derivative works, but as part of their own rich musical vocabulary.
The lyrics, too, express this creative exuberance. Only a few songs on this album (notably On a Roll) have clichés imbedded in the lyrics. But there are so many cultural references in the lyrics and music itself, I suppose someone could write a dissertation about this album. Few listeners will pick up on all of these references, ranging from the Bible to pop culture, but most of us will click with enough of them to find the words amusing and engaging in a way that most popular songwriting is not. I know I didn't discover most of the "dozens" of references another reviewer mentioned that could be found in Don't Wait for Tom." For example, what's the deal about windshield wipers on a '55 Buick?
But who needs footnotes when you can sit back and enjoy the music?
I believe this music will endure long after the dreck that floods today's airwaves is forgotten.
Free Music Review: Don't expect sad and heart-wrenching
Hit: 5 Stars
I've been following OtR since 1994, and I fully expected a long list of 5 star reviews for The Trumpet Child.
Ohio, GDBD and Drunkard's Prayer are gems best listened too with a glass of wine on a lonely night, and those of you looking for more music to enhance your heart ache will be disappointed with The Trumpet Child.
It is jazzy, it is cabaret, it is beautiful, and it is decidedly up-beat. "I'm on a roll" is as optimistic as the title sounds and "Don't Wait for Tom" is a long awaited Linford sung (rapped?) sequel equal to "Jack's Valentine" from Good Dog Bad Dog. The Trumpet Child is also more complex instrumentally with all tracks featuring more than just guitar and piano. It's refreshing to hear a variety of percussion, winds, and double bass in OtR music.
When I used to play Good Dog Bad Dog friends and passersby would stop to ask "who is this?!?" and want the album only after a brief listen. The same is happening again with The Trumpet Child. The only bad thing about this album is that it's going to make it even harder to get good seats at OtR shows.
Have a listen to "I'm on a Roll" or search for it on youtube (there's a good video of Karen and Linford playing it at a radio station studio). If you like it, go for it.
Free Music Review: The Trumpet Child
Hit: 4 Stars
A great band a good album. Not my favorite from this group, Drunkards prayer, Good Dog Bad Dog are to name a couple, but it is still spending a lot time on our stereo.