Cold Water Songs

cold water songs

Track Listings
1. (I Don't Have Time To) Mess Around
2. Twelve Eyes of Evil
3. Devil in the Details
4. Song Against Robots
5. Knut
6. Gone Dark
7. Don't Leave That Woman Unattended
8. Mardi Gras Rescue Mission
9. At the Back of the Chapel
10. Nights in the Tractorbeam
11. You Were a Nightmare
12. Hitting Woman

Cold Water Songs,The Broken Family Band,Snowstorm,Pop,Rock,Rock/Pop

Cold Water Songs
Cold Water Songs
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • 1,2,3,4,5,Six Six Six!
  • I haven't heard anyting like it
  • Awesome debut
 Cold Water Songs
The Broken Family Band
Manufacturer: Snowstorm
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

GeneralGeneral | Rock | Styles | Music
Pop RockPop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music
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ASIN: B0000AM6NL
Release Date: 2003-08-05

Tracks:

  1. (I Don't Have Time To) Mess Around
  2. Twelve Eyes of Evil
  3. Devil in the Details
  4. Song Against Robots
  5. Knut
  6. Gone Dark
  7. Don't Leave That Woman Unattended
  8. Mardi Gras Rescue Mission
  9. At the Back of the Chapel
  10. Nights in the Tractorbeam
  11. You Were a Nightmare
  12. Hitting Woman

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars 1,2,3,4,5,Six Six Six!.......2003-11-29

It's hard to say what the most bizarre thing about the Broken Family Band is. Perhaps it's the fact that they play such old time country music in 2003. Perhaps it's the fact they are so blatantly "for real" and "for yucks" at the same time. Most of all it's probably the fact they're from the grim plains of Cambridge, England - a place as far removed from Nashville and the usual homes of Americana/country music that you could imagine.
None of these absurdities makes "Cold Water Songs" any worse though. It's a fantastic, authentic burn through all the clichés that drive old-time country music with a passionate reverence for the sounds and structures, and a healthy irreverence toward the norms. Some may say they're dragging country into the 21st century, some may say they're as real as "The Darkness", few could deny they're writing some great tunes and having a great time while they're at whatever the hell it is they're at!
The strength of the album definitely lies in the opening tracks "(I don't have the time to) Mess Around", "Twelve Eyes of Evil" and "Devil in the Details". After this the album does drag slightly and the Americana wears a tad thin, stretching the bands knowledge of the genre to its limits, and some later songs slip into a more rock or indie vein. However passionate delivery and atmospheric feel of the closing track "Hitting Women" squarely re-establishes the country vibe and makes you forget the lull in the middle.
My favorite track here though is buried in the middle of the album - "Don't Leave That Woman Unattended" is a joyful romp that showcases that band's many talents, with harmonies and multi-instrumentation galore, producing a song that sounds like it just missed the cut for the Coen Brothers' film "O Brother Where are Thou?". If you loved that film you'll love this. With a black sense of humor and an ear for old-tyme country, these guys deserve to inherit the throne that Johnny Cash has so sadly just vacated.

5 out of 5 stars I haven't heard anyting like it.......2003-09-11

Well, after Rich1million's review I cant promise i can add anything of any worth, but all i'll say is: SIMPLY BUY IT!!!!
There is all the emotions here: love, trust, anger, belief and joy - all twirled round in guitars that lift your heart into space and then...WHOOSH!!!
Yeah, its all here, and you can here that in between the words there is real heart-feelings punishing the bearer into making a song about it...for us!
If the packaging isn't enough to sweep you into this cunning trio's warnth then the music must surely be the one to get you going!
I here their shows are explosive and full of good reviews, so I'll be going to see them next time.
MAYBE SEE YOU THERE!!!
GO GUYS!

5 out of 5 stars Awesome debut.......2003-08-28

I never know how to categorise music these days and its been years since I stopped reading the NME. Other people claim The Broken Family Band are alt-country-indie-rock. Fine if that helps you! All I know is that if you're into the likes of the Violent Femmes, Will Oldham and Pavement (amongst others) you'll love these guys too.

So what about Cold Water Songs? Well most tracks will make you feel happy, and you'll be humming and foot tapping in no time. Some will make you feel sad and you'll wonder why. A few will make you laugh out loud. And just when you thought you've heard all they have to offer, they let rip with a couple of great rock songs.

The range of music they play is inspiring really, and it all fits together perfectly due to the singer's very distinctive style and genuine lyrical wit. The guitars sound so totally at ease with gentle tear jerking chord riffs, complicated Spanish sounding solos, and the odd shred, its hard to believe its the same guy playing throughout. Drumming is solid, right from the first song kicking in (after the gentle intro) to the softly, softly brush styles later on. The bass work is also excellent (reminds me a little of Mike Watt in places) and very melodic (besides, I used to play bass and I know good bass!). Pedal steel, trumpets and organs turn up occasionally too and they enrich the songs nicely.

The Broken Family Band are a brilliant band to see live. Apart from the excellent songmanship they always create a friendly, feel-good atmosphere. This comes across on the CD to some extent which is definitely a bonus.

So to finish - I recommend that you buy this album. There, I've said it now!
Cold Water Dry Stone: New Music with Traditional Roots
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Brilliant!!
  • Evan Chambers is truly a master composer
  • Stunning Music, World Class Artistry
 Cold Water Dry Stone: New Music with Traditional Roots

Manufacturer: Albany Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Chamber MusicChamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
General ModernGeneral Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Classical | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music
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ASIN: B000056QG2
Release Date: 2001-01-30

Tracks:

  1. Cold Water Dry Stone: The Cold Water Of Himara
  2. Cold Water Dry Stone: The Road To Gjirokaster
  3. Cold Water Dry Stone: The Dry Stones Of Dukat
  4. Three Tannahill Songs: The Poor Bowlman's Remonstrance
  5. Three Tannahill Songs: Fill, Fill The Merry Bowl
  6. Three Tannahill Songs:Now Winter, Wi' His Cloudy Brow
  7. Crossroads Songs: Nightwaking/Distant Past
  8. Crossroads Songs: Simple Songs/Hymn
  9. The Fire Hose Reel
  10. Come Down Heavy!: Steel Drivin' Man
  11. Come Down Heavy!: I Gave My Love A Cherry
  12. Come Down Heavy!: Oh Lovely Appearance Of Death
  13. Come Down Heavy!: Drill Ye Tarriers

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Brilliant!!.......2002-08-20

The 21st century has hope! Evan Chambers takes the last 70 years of aimless wandering experimentation and crafts it into a language worth hearing.. a language that now truly communicates.

5 out of 5 stars Evan Chambers is truly a master composer.......2002-02-17

I feel touched on a deeper level each time I listen to these pieces. Layer upon layer of cascading rhythms, melodic sighs and wails, and highly structured pieces which still manage to sound improvisational and constantly surprise -- these communicate to me even without the deeply metaphorical context Chambers lays behind each piece.
These works evoke the grit, messiness, the physical effort, and the simple beauty of musicians playing their hearts out, and elevates that sound to the highest level of "classical" music.
Evan Chambers is truly a master composer and the ensemble Quorum performs brilliantly and with unparalleled raw virtuosity. "Fire Hose Reel," is an amazing showcase of the fiddle and the piano.
I hope to hear more soon!

5 out of 5 stars Stunning Music, World Class Artistry.......2001-01-19

This ensemble that calls itself Quorum represents an amazing collection of world class players. Jennifer Goltz has a lovely singing voice, and the work written for her is gentle and poignant. Evan Chambers explores the world of traditional music, in which he was raised, and places it within a blurred realm of concert art music and folk tradition. Clearly music intended to be played by virtuoso concert artists, the music can be listened to on multiple levels and by a widespread audience. The imagery of each work is breathtaking, and Chambers' soundworld is like non I have heard before. The last work Come Down Heavy! is a stunning showpiece and provides a chamber work for alto saxophone, violin and piano that classical music dare not ignore. Buy this disc, you will not regret it!
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Average customer rating: Not rated
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    Jason Wanner
    Manufacturer: RazorClam Records
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

    GeneralGeneral | Jazz | Styles | Music
    ASIN: B000CAKGUC
    Release Date: 2005-05-10
    Cold Water Songs
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      		Cold Water Songs
      The Broken Family Band
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

      GeneralGeneral | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music
      Pop RockPop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music
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      ASIN: B00009V8WB
      Release Date: 2007-05-29

      Tracks:

      1. (I Don't Have Time To) Mess Around
      2. Twelve Eyes of Evil
      3. Devil in the Details
      4. Song Against Robots
      5. Knut
      6. Gone Dark
      7. Don't Leave That Woman Unattended
      8. Mardi Gras Rescue Mission
      9. At the Back of the Chapel
      10. Nights in the Tractorbeam
      11. You Were a Nightmare
      12. Hitting Woman
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