Bringing Down the Horse

bringing down the horse

Track Listings

1. One Headlight

2. 6th Avenue Heartache

3. Bleeders

4. Three Marlenas

5. Difference

6. Invisible City

7. Laughing Out Loud

8. Josephine

9. God Don't Make Lonely Girls

10. Angel on My Bike

11. I Wish I Felt Nothing

Bringing Down the Horse,The Wallflowers,Atlantic / Wea,Adult Alternative Pop/Rock,American Trad Rock,Rock,United States of America

Bringing Down the Horse

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Classic Wallflowers Record; A Must Buy
f1_nut
Still a timeless, classic collection of music
agreed, one of the 90's best
"And when you wake I will drive you into to town..."

Bringing Down the Horse
The Wallflowers
Manufacturer: Interscope Records
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ASIN: B000001Y1N
Release Date: 1996-05-21

Tracks:

One Headlight
6th Ave Heartache
Bleeders
Three Marlenas
The Difference
Invisible City
Laughing Out Loud
Josephine
God Don't Make Lonely Girls
Angel On My Bike
I Wish I Felt Nothing

Product Description

Excellent condition, includes the original Cd, case, and paperwork, First Class shipped, ask me for more CD Titles/Artists or my Complete CD List! :D

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When people talk about Jakob Dylan these days, they're less likely to refer to his famous father than to his band, the Wallflowers, and their breakthrough album, Bringing Down the Horse. Not only a staggering commercial success, the disc is also a superb example of the folk-rock Jakob's daddy helped pioneer more than 30 years ago. The Wallflowers don't need family relations to command respect.

When the Wallflowers recorded their self-titled album in 1992, most of the band's members were 22 and weren't ready for prime time yet. The songs had flashes of inspiration and promise but didn't really hang together. It took four years for the Wallflowers to release a second album, but this time they were ready. The folk-rock melodies were strong; the playing was clear and muscular, and the production by T-Bone Burnett (friend of the family) framed the lyrics' storytelling imaginatively. Jakob will never escape comparisons to his dad, but his new music can stand on its own as some of the decade's best.

In fact, Jakob's voice doesn't resemble his father's so much as Tom Petty's nasal drawl, and the way Wallflower Rami Jaffee soaks nearly every song in Benmont Tench-like B-3 organ makes the Heartbreaker connection unmistakable. Fortunately, Jakob's evocative songwriting and the Wallflowers' high-energy playing reminds one of the early Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers records rather than the desultory, later work. Heartbreaker Mike Campbell even plays on "6th Avenue Heartache," the first single and a gloriously harmonized lament for the victims of America's meanest streets. "The same white line that was drawn on you," Jakob sings, "was drawn on me." He takes a more defiant, more rocking approach later in the album when he proclaims he's "Laughing Out Loud" in the face of everyone who ever tried to push him around. --Geoffrey Himes

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Classic Wallflowers Record; A Must Buy.......2007-06-08

This isn't stunning by any means for this set of boys. Jacob Dylan leads the charge on this surging success of the mid to late nineties era. This album was huge for several years for songs like One Headlight, The Difference, Three Marlenas, and 6th Avenue Heartache (which was actually big several months prior to the release of the album). This, their second album, left enough to be desired...but they have measured up and put complete records out in Red Letter Days and Breach since.

This should not be an album remebered for the later tracks, other than the song Angel On My Bike. I do give the tail end of the record credit for setting up the style, edge, and feeling displayed in future strong songs like Letters From The Wasteland and Here He Comes.

I may be the only one out there in my generation that cares to compare the 2 great Dylan singer/songwriters, but I have my opinion. Here, though, I'd rather not say...because the truth of the matter is that I just don't like Bob Dylan music, and I even think I get it. But now the Wallflowers of Jacob Dylan hit the spot for me, that's all--none of this saying flat out who is better in my opinion, just a what I prefer right now so far, that's it.

They need to put out albums more often then every 3-4 years. I know it must be tough to write 20 songs a year for a record but come on, not really, huh? Oh, well, these guys put out good stuff. Word.

f1_nut.......2006-10-06

This is a fantastic album!!!
This band is a long way ahead of the rest.
If you only buy one wallflowers album, buy this one!
I would strongly recommend getting all their albums.
Most people would have heard and like one headlight, 6th avenue heartache is just as good, as is 3 marlenas and god don't make lonely girls.
You won't be dissapointed, get it.

Still a timeless, classic collection of music.......2006-08-26

Jakob Dylan is not famous because he is Bob's son. Jakob is famous because this album was a milestone in the music world.

I purchased Bringing Down The Horse after the oft-overlooked first single, "The Difference" was released. Safe to say, I was one of the first people to own this album. I devoured it, even in my young age of 11.

This album was stolen from me around 8 years ago, and I picked up a used copy in a Hastings on a road trip. Even now, this entire album remains one of the main discs in rotation for me. I found that, with each song, I still remembered the words and, all of a sudden, I was 14 again (the year my copy got stolen, it was an album I got all my friends into around that time as well) and bouncing around my room to the poppy tracks, weeping with the sad songs and contemplating with the intensity that I used to analyze these songs with.

The album opens with "One Headlight," one of the more popular singles off of this album, and ends with "I Wish I Felt Nothing," an intense builder that opens into lush auditory landscapes that really paints a picture.

In between the bookends is the REALLY good stuff. Key tracks on this album include the popular-but-still-wonderful-after-all of these-years "Sixth Avenue Heartache," which is a beautiful duet with Adam Duritz on background vox; the slide guitar is amazing in this song; "Bleeders," an upbeat tune with great guitar sound and finally, my favorite: "Three Marlenas," which, yes, was a single, but still an amazing idea and musically flawless.

Dylan's vocals are shaky, not unlike his father, but it only adds character as a key instrument in The Wallflowers. His lyricism more than balances it with just the right mixture of metaphorical and literal meaning.

Sadly, however, this is the first and last great effort from the boys known as the Wallflowers. Five stars, still wonderful to this day. I will forever be in love with Bringing Down The Horse.

agreed, one of the 90's best.......2006-08-16

A long time ago in a galaxy not so far, far away (it was this one, in fact) a good man by the name of Bob Dylan with a terrible voice and marginal guitar abilities came into the music scene. As untalented as he seemed, his exquise song-writing skills made him one of America's biggest figures.

Years later and Bob had a son, Jakob. Jakob Dyland has inherited his dad's songwriting skills, but with the bonuses of a great voice, great guitar skills, and of course, this amazing band.

"Bringing Down the Horse" is one of those albums that just ages well. Bought this back late 1997. I was in eighth grade at the time. Now I'm 22, with a momumental collection of discs, and I still carry this one. Everybody who remembers alternative and what it was really supposed to be like remembers this. it doesn't get much better

Something this great deserves a song breakdown:

1. One Headlight-Wallflowers are best know for this one. I was hooked on this song before I even knew the artist who played. Still am.
2. 6th Avenue Hearthache-featuring Adam Duritz from Counting crows, another one of my favorite bands, this another song they scored big with. Loveit
3. Bleeders-Wonderfull. Love it even more today
4. 3 Marlenas-Another hit. Catchiest tune they do.
5. Difference-This isn't my favorite song but since it hit it so big and because it is the wallflowers, I love it just the same.
6. Invisible City-One of the two more weak pts on the disc. Slow, sort of boring, but tolerable and enjoyable if you are in the right mood.
7.Laughing Out Loud-This is one of my favs, should have been single #5
8. Josephine-The other week pt. See #6
9. God Don't Make Lonley Girls-It's true. He told me himself. He drives a Porche.
10. Angel On My Bike-This one is sweet. Intersting idea.
11. I Wish I Felt Nothing-Best Part Of This Song is the climactic surge of volume at the end. Definately influence from his father here.

Okay? Great, buy it

Also recomended from this era-
Counting Crows-August And Everything After
Third Eye Blind (self titled)
Verve-Urban Hymns
Smashing Pumpkins-Mellon Collie + Infinite Sadness
Oasis-Morning Glory

"And when you wake I will drive you into to town...".......2006-07-28

The Wallflowers massive hit album, Bringing Down the Horse is full of great and beautiful tracks. This album is a true winner, rich and sexy vocals from Jakob Dylan (son of legendary musician Bob Dylan) and honest and soulful lyrics. Standout tracks include: Josephine, 6th Avenue Heartache, Invisible City, One Headlight, Angel on my Bike, I Wish I Felt Nothing, Bleeders, and The Difference. The song Josephine is such a gorgeous song, "Josephine you're so good to me and I know it ain't easy, Josephine you're so sweet you must taste just like sugar and tangerines..." The Difference is a great pop song and still with a rock edge to it, "The only difference that I've seen that you are exactly the same as you used to be..." Of course the megga hit, One Headlight never gets boring or dull, "Man I haven't changed but I know I ain't the same..." Get this incredble album by The Wallflowers, all the songs are catchy and brilliant. I also recommend Red Letter Days by the band as well, enjoy!

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Bringing Down the Horse
The Wallflowers
Manufacturer: Atlantic / Wea
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00008EQBX
Release Date: 1999-12-31

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One Headlight
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Three Marlenas
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Invisible City
Laughing Out Loud
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Angel on My Bike
I Wish I Felt Nothing

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Still a timeless, classic collection of music
One Headlight isn't the only great song on this album!
Wallflowers Are The Best!!!!!!!!
THE BEST ALBUM OF 1997

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Manufacturer: Universal/Mca
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ASIN: B0000070CZ
Release Date: 1997-10-08

Tracks:

One Headlight
6TH Avenue Heatache
Bleeders
Three Marlenas
Difference
Invisible City
Laughing out Loud
Josephine
God Don't Make Lonely Girls
Angel on My Bike
I Wish I Felt Nothing
Used to Be Lucky
6TH Avenue Heartache [Acoustic]
Angel on My Bike

Album Description

Japanese edition of their multi-platinum breakthrough with three hidden bonus tracks, '6th Avenue Heartache' (Acoustic)'Used To Be Lucky' and 'Angel On My Bike' (Live). 14 tracks total, also featuring the hits '6th Avenue Heartache' and 'One Headlight'. 1997 Interscope release.

Customer Reviews:

Still a timeless, classic collection of music.......2006-08-26

One Headlight isn't the only great song on this album!.......2000-01-03

I loved this album. With Used to Be Lucky on this import, it is a must have for any Wallflowers fan who already owns Bringing Down the Horse. I enjoyed the acoustic tracks on this also.

Wallflowers Are The Best!!!!!!!!.......1999-02-22

Wallflowers are my FAVORITE band! I listen to their CD's over and over again! They are the best band I have ever heard musically, Jacob's voice is sooo cool, and their lyrics are so real to life!!! I can REALLY connect with their songs! YOU GOTTA BUY THIS CD!!!!!!!!!

THE BEST ALBUM OF 1997.......1998-09-22

Bringing Down The Horse has certainly proven to be the best seller of the year, due to its powerful, gorgeously-crafted songs, the lyrics full of emotion and depth, which makes the album well-worth listening to over and over and over again. I love it!!!!

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