La Terre Commune

la terre commune

Editorial Reviews
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In the '70s, Elliott Murphy emerged as one of the more highly touted artists cursed with the "new Dylan" tag (his style was more like a cross between the Velvet Underground and F. Scott Fitzgerald) while British folk-rocker Iain Matthews parlayed stints with Fairport Convention and Matthews Southern Comfort into a successful solo career. Journeyman troubadours during subsequent decades, the two find common ground of artistic renewal through this collaboration. Both the opening "One Cold Street" and the Springsteenesque "I Want to Talk to You" rock harder than expected, while forays into the songbooks of Dylan ("Blind Willie McTell"), Brecht/Weill ("The Ballad of the Soldier's Wife"), Springsteen himself ("Sad Eyes"), and others reflect the duo's interpretive range. Both contribute strong original material as well, with Matthews's sweet tenor complementing Murphy's raspier bite on an album that compares favorably with each artist's best. --Don McLeese

La Terre Commune,Elliot Murphy & Iain Matthews,Eminent Records,Folk-Rock,Pop,Rock,Rock/Pop,Singer/Songwriter

La Terre Commune
La Terre Commune
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Strange Brew
  • Not such fresh air
  • A Breath of Fresh Air
  • can you imagine?
  • Definitely worth it for this one!
 La Terre Commune
Elliot Murphy & Iain Matthews
Manufacturer: Eminent Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Singer-SongwritersSinger-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music
Pop RockPop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music
Folk RockFolk Rock | Rock | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Rock | Styles | Music
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ASIN: B000059LDS
Release Date: 2001-02-20

Tracks:

  1. One Cold Street
  2. Blind Willie McTell
  3. Close To The Bone
  4. Navy Blue
  5. Darkness, Darkness
  6. Big Umbrella
  7. She's A Mystery
  8. I Want To Talk To You
  9. Fading Fast
  10. Dusty Roses
  11. The Ballad Of The Soldier's Wife
  12. Sad Eyes
  13. Unconditionally

Amazon.com

In the '70s, Elliott Murphy emerged as one of the more highly touted artists cursed with the "new Dylan" tag (his style was more like a cross between the Velvet Underground and F. Scott Fitzgerald) while British folk-rocker Iain Matthews parlayed stints with Fairport Convention and Matthews Southern Comfort into a successful solo career. Journeyman troubadours during subsequent decades, the two find common ground of artistic renewal through this collaboration. Both the opening "One Cold Street" and the Springsteenesque "I Want to Talk to You" rock harder than expected, while forays into the songbooks of Dylan ("Blind Willie McTell"), Brecht/Weill ("The Ballad of the Soldier's Wife"), Springsteen himself ("Sad Eyes"), and others reflect the duo's interpretive range. Both contribute strong original material as well, with Matthews's sweet tenor complementing Murphy's raspier bite on an album that compares favorably with each artist's best. --Don McLeese

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Strange Brew.......2007-06-23

If you are aware of the Musical careers of Elliot Murphy & Iain Matthews, it would seem the Pairing of both these Artists is a bit Strange. The Cool Tenor Vocals of Iain matched up with the Ruff-Gruff Vocals of Elliot?
Well, it seems downright WIERD, But these Two knew what they were doing, Because it Works. Rockers; "One Cold Street" & "I Want To Talk To You" are mixed with the Ballads; "Dusty Roads", "Navy Blue" and "Unconditionally". Both Iain and Elliot take turns on Lead Vocals and they both are in Top-Form on this CD, and the Harmonies are Fantastic, This is a Good Blend of Light & Dark Music, and I wish they could have Recorded a Second Studio Disc, But, alas...

This is a fine CD, and the Good News to Report is that Elliot & Iain also Recorded a Great Two CD Set of their Concert in Solingen, Germany on June 1, 2001. It's called: "Offical Blue Rose Bootleg Series", Elliot Murphy & Iain Matthews, It's on Blue Rose Records, and it's STILL IN PRINT !!!

3 out of 5 stars Not such fresh air.......2004-08-10

Does this fated collaboration, as outlined by Iain Matthews in his sleeve notes, produce something transporting? Not really. But then I have not heard either musician since the 1970s and purchased this work out of curiosity rather than high expectation.Curiosity, in that I couldn't quite see how the Murphy of 'Aquashow' would meld with that West coast country rock that Matthews plied. Their lyrics are no great advance on any of their aforementioned work. Not surprisingly, the more impressive efforts were penned by Messrs. Dylan & Jesse Colin Young. Even here, a quick comparison to their sources is not flattering. Dylan's confessional regret on ,'Blind Willie McTell' is intensley moving. So too, is Jesse Colin Young's pleading for Darkness/obliteration which climaxes in raucous despair. Such emotion is all but erased on these versions. whichNot surprising either, that Elliott should attempt a take on a Springsteen song as his voice resembles Bruce's at this reflective level. 'Terra Commune' is not lack lustre, but it doesn't make me feel I should search out the work of these guys through the intervening years

5 out of 5 stars A Breath of Fresh Air.......2001-04-06

I own quite a few records by both Elliott Murphy and Ian (sorry, Iain) Matthews. But, I would have never guessed they would work so beautifully together. Having cherished my Elliott Murphy records in particular (because they seem harder to find then Iain's -- by the way, won't SOMEBODY release Just a Story From America on CD???), I have to say that this CD came as a very pleasant surprise. Superb production and a terrific selection of songs. Their moody version of Blind Willie McTell is an instant classic. One Cold Street, I Want to Talk to You and Dusty Roses are the kind of catchy, upbeat yet melancholy songs that are E.M.'s trademark. And it's nice to have a new version of Iain covering Darkness, Darkness, more sad & yearning than ever. I'm not sure what previous references in another review to The Velvet Underground and Indigo Girls have to do with this record (sorry, I don't hear either one here, really - and I'm a big VU fan). To me this is classic folk rock, in the tradition of the "children of Dylan" (you name your favorite). If that's the kind of music you like, then you'll love this.

5 out of 5 stars can you imagine?.......2001-02-23

elliott or iain? Why not both? Neither will disappoint and both will help you to get through the day. Believe me, they have been there and the collective wisdom shared on this album is overwhelmingly good! Elliott has kept his hand in, touring incessantly, while Iain has kept a lower profile. Now, the two have determined it is time to release this passionate opus and let the listener know that all is well and that the road never ends. Enjoy the ride!

5 out of 5 stars Definitely worth it for this one!.......2001-02-22

This album has it all.... some songs have a Velvet Underground feel. Others are more upbeat and some are almost Indigo Girls sounding. The album has a spacy like feel to it. It feels like you float as you listen to the harmony on this album. I would not be surprised if this would become pretty popular. Songs like "Navy Blue", "Unconditionally", and "Dusty Roads" are so relaxing. Songs like "Big Umbrella" are a little more upbeat and keep you tapping along. This album should never be overlooked. It is very different from many other folk-rock albums. I was very surprised that I am the first to rave about this.
Elliott Murphy Iain Mathews: La Terre Commune
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    		Elliott Murphy Iain Mathews: La Terre Commune

    Manufacturer: Eminent
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD
    ASIN: B000EUCDJC

    Product Description

    The tracks are: 1. One cold Street, 2. Blind Willie McTell, 3. Close To The Bone, 4. Navy Blue, 5. Darkness, Darkness, 6. Big Umberella, 7. She's A Mystery, 8. I Want To Talk To You, 9. Fading Fast, 10. Dusty Roses, 11. The Ballad Of A Soldier's Wife, 12. Sad Eyes, 13. Unconditionally.
    La Terre Commune
    Average customer rating: Not rated
      		La Terre Commune

      Manufacturer: Eminent
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

      GeneralGeneral | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music
      Singer-SongwritersSinger-Songwriters | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music
      Singer-SongwritersSinger-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music
      ASIN: B000B7PFP2

      Product Description

      Track List: 1. One Cold Street~~ 2. Blind Willie McTell~~ 3. Close to the Bone~~ 4. Navy Blue~~ 5. Darkness, Darkness~~ 6. Big Umbrella~~ 7. She's a Mystery~~ 8. I Want to Talk to You~~ 9. Fading Fast~~ 10. Dusty Roses~~ 11. Ballad of the Soldier's Wife~~ 12. Sad Eyes~~ 13. Unconditionally
      La Terre Commune
      Average customer rating: Not rated
        		La Terre Commune
        Elliot Murphy & Iain Matthews
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

        GeneralGeneral | Folk | Styles | Music
        Singer-SongwritersSinger-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music
        Folk RockFolk Rock | Rock | Styles | Music
        FolkFolk | Imports | Stores | Music
        RockRock | Imports | Stores | Music
        ASIN: B000059M8P
        Release Date: 2007-05-22

        Tracks:

        1. One Cold Street
        2. Blind Willie McTell
        3. Close to the Bone
        4. Navy Blue
        5. Darkness, Darkness
        6. Big Umbrella
        7. She's a Mystery
        8. I Want to Talk to You
        9. Fading Fast
        10. Dusty Roses
        11. Ballad of the Soldier's Wife
        12. Sad Eyes
        13. Unconditionally

        Rock Music:

        1. Laughing in the Dark [Import] [Original recording remastered]
        2. Laurie Sabina & United Artists Sides, Vol. 2
        3. Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs
        4. Lead & Aether
        5. Leading Ladies Sing The Movie Classics
        6. Leading Men Sing The Movie Classics
        7. Leapers & Sleepers
        8. Leaving VA
        9. Le Bataclan '72 [Live]
        10. Left My Voicebox in a Seaside Town

        Rock Music

        rock music