Melting in the Dark

melting in the dark

Editorial Reviews
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Inventive Dream Syndicate leader turned inconsistent solo artist Steve Wynn's songwriting has grown increasingly assured and concise even as he's struggled to achieve an appropriate musical framework. He regains his momentum impressively on this 1996 release, downplaying the singer-songwriter focus of his first couple of solo efforts in favor of a more grounded variation on the darkly personal guitar rock that put his former band on the map. The result is Wynn's most compelling solo outing yet, thanks in no small part to the presence of Come as his backup band; their elegant lurch gives songs like "What We Call Love," "Drizzle," and the droney raga-rock title cut a no-nonsense kick that perfectly complements Wynn's playfully cerebral lyrics. --Scott Schinder

Product Description
Self-produced 1995 solo album from ex-Dream Syndicate frontman. Zero Hour. --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.

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Melting in the Dark
Melting in the Dark
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Just what Steve Wynn needed
  • Best since "Days of Wine and Roses"
 Melting in the Dark
Steve Wynn
Manufacturer: Zero Hour
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000003YSF
Release Date: 1996-07-30

Tracks:

  1. Why
  2. Shelley's Blues, Pt. 2
  3. What We Call Love
  4. Drizzle
  5. The Angels
  6. Epilogue
  7. Silence Is Your Only Friend
  8. Stare It Down
  9. Smooth
  10. For All I Care
  11. The Way You Punish Me
  12. Down
  13. Melting In The Dark

Amazon.com

Inventive Dream Syndicate leader turned inconsistent solo artist Steve Wynn's songwriting has grown increasingly assured and concise even as he's struggled to achieve an appropriate musical framework. He regains his momentum impressively on this 1996 release, downplaying the singer-songwriter focus of his first couple of solo efforts in favor of a more grounded variation on the darkly personal guitar rock that put his former band on the map. The result is Wynn's most compelling solo outing yet, thanks in no small part to the presence of Come as his backup band; their elegant lurch gives songs like "What We Call Love," "Drizzle," and the droney raga-rock title cut a no-nonsense kick that perfectly complements Wynn's playfully cerebral lyrics. --Scott Schinder

Album Description

Self-produced 1995 solo album from ex-Dream Syndicate frontman. Zero Hour.

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Just what Steve Wynn needed.......2005-05-05

What a difference an incredible backing band can make! The original lineup of Come gives Wynn the kick in the pants he needed to transcend the often pointlessly wandering Dream Syndicate sound.

The combination of Come's muscular rhythm section and nasty double guitar attack is the perfect complement to Wynn's vocals. They push and pull him with exhilarating results.

Definitely recommended for both Come fans and Steve Wynn fans.

5 out of 5 stars Best since "Days of Wine and Roses".......1999-10-22

It was a great idea to have Come as backing band; Steve has needed some feedback and into-the-abyss style energy. If you liked the best of Dream Syndicate you'll be pleased by this one.
Melting in the Dark
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Just what Steve Wynn needed
  • Best since "Days of Wine and Roses"
 Melting in the Dark
Steve Wynn
Manufacturer: Enemy
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

GeneralGeneral | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music
Indie RockIndie Rock | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music
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Singer-SongwritersSinger-Songwriters | Rock | Styles | Music
Pop RockPop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music
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Similar Items:
  1. My Midnight
  2. Kerosene Man
  3. Static Transmission
  4. Dazzling Display
  5. ...Tick...Tick...Tick

ASIN: B0000250XM
Release Date: 2004-09-29

Tracks:

  1. Why
  2. Shelley's Blues, Pt. 2
  3. What We Call Love
  4. Drizzle
  5. Angels
  6. Epilogue
  7. Silence Is Your Only Friend
  8. Stare It Down
  9. Smooth
  10. For All I Care
  11. Way You Punish Me
  12. Down
  13. Melting in the Dark

Amazon.com

Inventive Dream Syndicate leader turned inconsistent solo artist Steve Wynn's songwriting has grown increasingly assured and concise even as he's struggled to achieve an appropriate musical framework. He regains his momentum impressively on this 1996 release, downplaying the singer-songwriter focus of his first couple of solo efforts in favor of a more grounded variation on the darkly personal guitar rock that put his former band on the map. The result is Wynn's most compelling solo outing yet, thanks in no small part to the presence of Come as his backup band; their elegant lurch gives songs like "What We Call Love," "Drizzle," and the droney raga-rock title cut a no-nonsense kick that perfectly complements Wynn's playfully cerebral lyrics. --Scott Schinder

Album Description

Self-produced 1995 solo album from ex-Dream Syndicate frontman. Zero Hour.

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Just what Steve Wynn needed.......2005-05-05

What a difference an incredible backing band can make! The original lineup of Come gives Wynn the kick in the pants he needed to transcend the often pointlessly wandering Dream Syndicate sound.

The combination of Come's muscular rhythm section and nasty double guitar attack is the perfect complement to Wynn's vocals. They push and pull him with exhilarating results.

Definitely recommended for both Come fans and Steve Wynn fans.

5 out of 5 stars Best since "Days of Wine and Roses".......1999-10-22

It was a great idea to have Come as backing band; Steve has needed some feedback and into-the-abyss style energy. If you liked the best of Dream Syndicate you'll be pleased by this one.
Melting in the Dark
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    Manufacturer: Zero Hour
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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