Live: Two Guitars, Bass and Drums [Live]

live: two guitars, bass and drums [live]

Track Listings

1. Haunt My Dreams

2. Blown Kisses

3. Wear Your Crown

4. She's Happy

5. Carolyn

6. George and Tammy

7. Mystery Train

8. Cross My Heart

9. East Side Boys

10. Lay This Down Gently

11. Way I Talk

12. Let It Roll

13. Ten-Year Coin

14. Drank So Much

15. Time and Time Again

Live: Two Guitars, Bass and Drums,Martin Zellar & the Hardways,Owen Lee Records,Alternative Country-Rock,Pop,Rock,Rock/Pop

Live: Two Guitars, Bass and Drums [Live]

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Haunt my dreams
Mixed Feelings
It's Just Like Being There!
If you don't have this one yet...

Live: Two Guitars, Bass and Drums
Martin Zellar & the Hardways
Manufacturer: Owen Lee Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00004SWHK
Release Date: 2000-04-11

Tracks:

Haunt My Dreams
Blown Kisses
Wear Your Crown
She's Happy
Carolyn
George and Tammy
Mystery Train
Cross My Heart
East Side Boys
Lay This Down Gently
Way I Talk
Let It Roll
Ten-Year Coin
Drank So Much
Time and Time Again

Customer Reviews:

Haunt my dreams.......2004-02-04

I'm not really big on the current music scene in the Twin Cities. Other than the post-punk scene in the late '80s, early '90s, there really hasn't been anything to come out of the land of 10,000 lakes that has interested me. The artist that I have had some interest in is the former Gear Daddies lead singer Martin Zellar and his band The Hardways. I bought "Live: Two Guitars, Bass and Drums" a few years ago when I first listened to the cd at my local record store. I loved what I heard. Martin had not strayed far from his days as part of the alternative country band Gear Daddies. The only difference is that the music is bluesier. I am not a big fan of live albums but I love "Live". I hadn't listened to it in ages until I recently popped into my cd walkman and listened to it on my commute to work. I immediately fell back in love with the band's music. The songs are incredibly infectious and sticks in your head for days, especially "Haunt My Dreams" and "Blown Kisses" (my two personal favorite tracks on the cd). I also love the ultra catchy "Drank so Much", the ultimate drinking song in my opinion. My only flaw with this live album is the band's cover of that horrible Neil Diamond/Barbara Streisand song "You Don't Bring Me Flowers". It is a hidden track on the cd. I hated the original version and I honestly can't say I like Martin Zellar's version any better. Otherwise, I enjoyed all the songs performed live on this cd.

Mixed Feelings.......2001-08-07

Seeing as though I'm listening to it all the time, 4 stars might not be doing this album justice. It's definitely a "must have" for fans of Martin Zellar and his music, but I just thought it could've been even better.

The first problem I have with the album is the song selection. Of course, there are superb tunes like "Haunt My Dreams" and "George and Tammy", but there are also a few songs that I just wouldn't want to hear at a live Hardways show. 12 of the album's 15 tracks were written by Zellar. Coincidentally, the other three are the worst on the album. "Mystery Train" grows on you after a few listens, but "The Way I Talk" is just dumb and "Let It Roll" sounds like a cheap rip-off of Chuck Berry's "Johnny B. Goode".

Even some of the songs I do like I felt could've been replaced with better ones. "Cross My Heart" and "Lay This Down Gently" are great songs, but I would've rather heard live renditions of "Something's Gotta Happen" or "Force a Smile". "Wear Your Crown" is a signature Daddies tune, but I can think of at least a dozen others that I like better.

The second problem I had with "Live", and this is really nitpicking, is that I was disappointed in the lack of interaction between the band and their audience. Part of the fun of seeing a band perform live in a smaller venue is feeling like you're part of the show. Aside from a few stray comments, Martin and the boys just went from one tune to the next. I just wish the atmosphere and the personalities of the guys would've come across better.

If you're like me and you haven't gotten around to seeing a live show, this is as close as you're gonna get.

It's Just Like Being There!.......2000-09-28

I can't improve on what Angie wrote about the new Martin Zellar and the Hardways Live CD. But I can add that the whole CD was recorded at O'Gara's in St. Paul on two unbelieveable evenings of music and fun. You can hear the fun in the music and in the audience response. It's just like being there, and better yet, it sounds just like the studio version (except with audience background) of most of the songs because what you hear is what you get whenever you hear Martin, Danny, Nick and Scott - on CD or live! It's a party every time you play it... you'll want to play over and over again.

If you don't have this one yet..........2000-04-24

If you're a Zellar fan, this CD is a must. If you aren't a Zellar fan YET, here is a great place to start! The live CD offers a snapshot of the unique musical energy and general goofiness that characterize Martin Zellar and the Hardways at their best. This one has a good mix of songs that will satisfy the "daddies" fans (with the exception of those who can't live without "Zamboni"), those who love the new stuff, and those begging for great covers that only Martin and this band could deliver. Here we hear Martin Zellar's amazing lyrics come to life with the personality of the Hardways and the excitement of the local MN crowd. Along with Nick Ciola and Dan Neale, the new CD features Scott Wenum on drums and vocals. This is the only project so far where you will hear Scott's drumming styles (minus the cowbell) and hear his conversation-stopping voice on supporting vocals. If you can't make it to all of the live shows, get the CD and pretend you're there.

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Manufacturer: Fusco-Moore Productions
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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