Sun Kil Moon - Ghosts of the Great Highway
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Free Music Review: oh my....
Hit: 5 Stars
How can an album make you smile and cry at the same time? Ask Mark Kozelek. A stunning melodic album filled with the longing and yearning that comes with growing older and falling in and out of love.Free Music Review: Controversial and electrifying trip through time and space
Hit: 5 Stars
"Ghosts of the Great Highway" sounds like the aural equivalent of volumes of freezing cold ice water crashing down on your head first thing in the morning, waking you from a deep sleep with a devastating and electrifying screech. It sounds like a sonic juggernaut of fantastic music that distills the last twenty years of independent rock into one round-trip ticket to an unknown but somehow strangely familiar galaxy. Picture yourself careening towards a plate glass window, riding helplessly in some sort of roller-coaster device, traveling at breakneck speed, knowing that the window is a portal to another dimension, and that all you have to do in order to make sense of the destiny thrust upon you is to accept your fate and somehow try and enjoy the inevitable full mental breakdown that comes with knowing what is about to happen. I must say, however, that although I think this album contains the most fantastic music I have ever heard, the cover of the album is entirely inappropriate. As many fans of Mark Kozelek have already pointed out to him at concerts and such, and as fan web sites have already discussed to death, the cover art is a by-product of the typical "schlock rock" target mass audience consumerism that we have all come to fear so much in this country. On top of that, I think it is wholly inappropriate and somewhat of a royal gaffe for such a cover to ever see the light of day. I think, however, that once the controversy dies down (and maybe JetSet Records execs decide to pull the cover and replace it with one that does not contain such an inappropriate reference), this album will come to be regarded as one of the finer moments in the history of music, gay OR straight.
Free Music Review: Actually better than RHP
Hit: 5 Stars
I had to wait over a month to get this album. Man was it worth the wait. I know that Red House Painters fans may blush at this, but this is the album they should have made. Kozelek and company have turned out what I thnk may be one of the five best albums of the year. Every track soars on ragged wings. "Glenn Tipton" is one of the best album openers Kozelek has ever written. The only exception I can think of is "Have You Forgotten." This album is much more cohesive than anything RHP ever did, and I have and love everyone of their albums. Kozelek's guitar playing has benefited from his recent solo work like "What's Next To the Moon." His fingers dance across the fret board like children in the wind. Other standout tracks: "Carry Me Ohio" and "Duk Koo Kim." "Duk Koo Kim" is probably one of the most beautiful songs I have ever heard, and it's over 14 minutes long! Do yourself a favor and buy this album now. Then, if you don't already have them, buy every Red House Painters CD and Mark Kozelek's solo acoustic AC/DC covers album, "What's Next To the Moon."Free Music Review: a definite 2 thumbs up !!
Hit: 5 Stars
I have been a RHP and Mark Kozelek fan for many years. This album might be his most challenging yet... especially for the newly initiated.One friend who is not a big fan --- listened to this album and was not impressed.. stating it was a one octave drone... -- I entirely disagree. This artist on this album is indeed a gem.
After a few twirls of the CD... it becomes richer and more detailed and more enjoyable. All who venture forth and buy this CD... you will enjoy it tremendously, in my opinion.
This is my first post on Amazon.. to state that while not endorsing repeated buys of the same artist simply beacuse you liked the output before -- Kozelek's current endeavor is top drawer.
Summary..... Buy it.
Free Music Review: Gorgeous music from an under-rated genius
Hit: 5 Stars
This album is a refreshing break for music of late. Mark Kozelek has created a masterpiece. While reminiscent of early Neil Young, it is far more penetrating and emotional in it's theme and passion for life. While a tad on the depressing side, there is a level of hope and beauty that pervades each note and instills a sense of calm in the listener. I highly recommend this album to any serious lover of great music.