Turnstyles and Junkpiles

turnstyles and junkpiles

Editorial Reviews
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Think of Pullman as a Y2K edition of Robert Fripp's '80s-era, Appalachian-rooted League of Crafty Guitarists. Pullman's four collaborators--Douglas McCombs (Tortoise, Eleventh Dream Day), Bundy K. Brown (Tortoise cofounder), Curtis Harvey (Rex) and Chris Brokaw (Come)--use Turnstyles & Junkpiles to demonstrate their sincere interest in (and appreciation for) American stylistic influences on modern repertoire for acoustic guitar. A significant departure from each artist's adventurous group projects, Turnstyles & Junkpiles involves only stringed instruments--acoustic guitar, acoustic bass, classical guitar, mandola, dobro, and banjo--and brings to mind the works of John Fahey and Leo Kottke. The reflective, folk-inclined compositions--recorded in a loft over a four-day period live onto two-track tape--are picturesque, thoughtfully conceived, and subtly melodic. Other than a somewhat whimsical sixth track ("Lyasnya"), the recording's 14 ruminating selections sustain a reflective, involving, slightly abstract character--ideal for an NPR-fueled state of contemplation. --Terry Wood

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The quartet's plaintive plucking echoes the pastoral finger-picking of John Fahey and Leo Kottke, but Pullman's pensively paced compositions allow each note to glisten in tranquil isolation.

Turnstyles and Junkpiles

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Turnstyles and Junkpiles
Turnstyles and Junkpiles
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • And softly we move on our gondola
  • acoustic angels
  • Great record that demonstrates less is more.
  • complex acoustic simplicity
 Turnstyles and Junkpiles
Pullman
Manufacturer: Thrill Jockey
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00000ADG4
Release Date: 1998-08-11

Tracks:

  1. To Hold Down A Shadow
  2. Barefoot
  3. In A Box, Under The Bed
  4. Sagamore Bridge
  5. Gravenhurst
  6. Lyasnya
  7. Two Parts Water
  8. Beacon & Kent
  9. Deer Hill
  10. So Breaks Yeaterday
  11. Fullerton
  12. Suday Morning Traffic
  13. Tall Grass
  14. With Hands

Amazon.com

Think of Pullman as a Y2K edition of Robert Fripp's '80s-era, Appalachian-rooted League of Crafty Guitarists. Pullman's four collaborators--Douglas McCombs (Tortoise, Eleventh Dream Day), Bundy K. Brown (Tortoise cofounder), Curtis Harvey (Rex) and Chris Brokaw (Come)--use Turnstyles & Junkpiles to demonstrate their sincere interest in (and appreciation for) American stylistic influences on modern repertoire for acoustic guitar. A significant departure from each artist's adventurous group projects, Turnstyles & Junkpiles involves only stringed instruments--acoustic guitar, acoustic bass, classical guitar, mandola, dobro, and banjo--and brings to mind the works of John Fahey and Leo Kottke. The reflective, folk-inclined compositions--recorded in a loft over a four-day period live onto two-track tape--are picturesque, thoughtfully conceived, and subtly melodic. Other than a somewhat whimsical sixth track ("Lyasnya"), the recording's 14 ruminating selections sustain a reflective, involving, slightly abstract character--ideal for an NPR-fueled state of contemplation. --Terry Wood

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars And softly we move on our gondola.......2000-08-02

the gondola moves back and forth on the peaceful water of Venice, and just as you hear the wood creak as the gondolier rows with his powerful arms, we hear a guitarist churn out the notes that soothe us forward as we hear is chair creaking in rhythymic leanings.

This album is superb. Try track 6.

5 out of 5 stars acoustic angels.......1999-11-06

i listening to these music and the rain in the city and i drea

5 out of 5 stars Great record that demonstrates less is more........1999-10-02

Turnstyles and Junkpiles is a simple record on the surface but is actually quite innovative with layers of textures. Nice to see musicians with diverse backgrounds and projects record an album that shows an appreciation for a good melody. One of the best albums I have purchased in a long time. Makes you want to take a drive... you know

5 out of 5 stars complex acoustic simplicity.......1999-09-01

turnstyles and junkpiles, upon first listen, is one of the simplest albums i have ever purchased. however, with each successive listen, i hear more and more complexity. the folk-ness expressed in each song is completely genuine and rather groundbreaking, considering the complexities that most of these artists usually work with. it impresses to hear the range of influences that the performers invoke, from bluegrass to the hints of judaism on lyasna. it is one of the best albums i have purchased in quite sometime and as usual, bettina richards' taste in what she puts out on her thrill jockey label astounds me.

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