Porch Life

porch life

Track Listings
1. Who's They?
2. Unitas (picks a) Fight Song
3. Ballad of the Designated Driver
4. Porch Life
5. Molotodd Cocktail
6. The Opinions Section
7. The Critic Looks in the Mirror
8. Last One Out of Gainesville is a Rotten Egg
9. The One About My Friends
10. The Young Idea vs. Fuzzy Math
11. Untitled

Editorial Reviews
Product Description
Quote from their first show, "We can't decide if we want to be AC/DC or Uncle Tupelo." Bill Nesper (drums) and Todd Rockhill (guitar) ex-Discount, Jason Black (bass) from Hot Water Music, and Jason Rockhill (singin') who has for years been the roadie & tour brains behind Discount and Hot Water Music (somebody gave him a microphone... and whataya know? HE CAN SING!)

Porch Life,Unitas,No Idea Records,Pop,Rock,Rock/Pop

Porch Life
Watching Life Through a Windshield
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Good Listenin' American Songs
  • The Southwest shines through in every song. I love it!
  • Bill and Bonnie Hearne Watch Life Through a Windshield
 Watching Life Through a Windshield
Bill & Bonnie Hearne
Manufacturer: Back Porch
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

GeneralGeneral | Country | Styles | Music
Outlaw & Progressive CountryOutlaw & Progressive Country | Country | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Folk | Styles | Music
Country FolkCountry Folk | Country | Indie Music | Stores | Music
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ASIN: B00004VW6N
Release Date: 2000-08-01

Tracks:

  1. You Ain't Goin' Nowhere
  2. Paint The Town Beige
  3. L.A. Freeway
  4. Drifter's Wind
  5. A-11
  6. Dare Of An Angel
  7. Two Of A Kind
  8. She Never Spoke Spanish To Me
  9. Victim Of Life's Circumstances
  10. The King Of Fools
  11. Bartender's Blues
  12. Lookin' At The World Through A Windshield
  13. Fools For Each Other

Amazon.com

The concept for this Texan folk duo's CD is a collection of driving songs. Some of us would prefer not to drive for very long to barely overhauled versions of such overdone tunes as Guy Clark's "L.A.Freeway" or James Taylor's "Bartender's Blues." Which is to say that the Hearnes, whose voices are not particularly distinct, either alone or in harmony, are basically as good as their material--they need more obscure stuff like Robert Earl Keen's gracefully melancholy "Paint the Town Beige" or the great old Del Reeves trucking hit, "Lookin' at the World Through a Windshield," with Craig Eastman's motorvatin' fiddle licks. By the time they close with Clark's sweet "Fools for Each Other," they've just barely managed to battle their concept to a draw. --John Morthland

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars Good Listenin' American Songs.......2005-03-03

Just bought this from the dust bin at a favorite music store. It's sweet. The songs are straight forward Americana and Bill & Bonnie sing without the in-yer-face frills that can so easily ruin a tune. They are genuine, front porch artists and this is a true easy going feel good cd. I wonder what John Morthland (Amazon Reviews) was listening to?

5 out of 5 stars The Southwest shines through in every song. I love it!.......2000-09-13

Bill and Bonnie's husky and hearty sounds make me lonesome for the clubs and the mountains they call home - Texas, New Mexico, and Colorado. There's country style backup on traditionals including one of Bill's heroes, Buck Owens. There's mandolins and other instrumental and vocal support from Herb Peterson and Chris Hillman. Their harmonies with Bonnie on her featured song are haunting - shades of Linda or Emmylou, two of Bonnie's favorites. "Bartender's Blues", "L.A. Freeway", and "Ridin' Behind" bring back the best, and Bill's pickin' is, as usual, incredibly good. This is a collection you won't want to miss! "Mr. Record Man," Set up another Bonnie solo or two next time, "won't you please!" Marilyn Smith, Louisville, Ky

4 out of 5 stars Bill and Bonnie Hearne Watch Life Through a Windshield.......2000-08-26

Bill and Bonnie Hearne are two Texans transplanted to Santa Fe, New Mexico. During their thirty-year career, they have influenced a generation of musicians. Lyle Lovett, Nanci Griffith, and Tish Hinojosa can be counted among them. There are few joys greater than watching a guitar picker watch Bill Hearne for the first time. Jaws drop. Bonnie's piano helps to create what has been called "rollicking, thumping country soul." With time, Bill's voice has become richer and Bonnie's voice more clear. Together their voices interweave in ways that only thirty years of harmonizing will allow. On this album, Bill and Bonnie have added the vocal harmonies of Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Chris Hillman and Herb Pederson.

While Bill and Bonnie have presented no original material on this album, they have long been known for their careful selection of material. As Nanci Griffith writes in the liner notes, "As a songwriter, once you've been sung by Bill and Bonnie Hearne, you're sung." Included on this album are songs by James Taylor, Buck Owens, Guy Clark, Bob Dylan, Robert Earl Keen, Butch Hancock, and Chuck Pyle.

This is a strong effort by Bill and Bonnie. My only regret is that Bonnie is not featured more than she is.
A Better Life
Average customer rating: Not rated
    		A Better Life
    Remedy Motel
    Manufacturer: Porch Rock Inc
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

    GeneralGeneral | Rock | Styles | Music
    Pop RockPop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music
    GeneralGeneral | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music
    ASIN: B0006A9GRW
    Release Date: 2004-10-12

    Tracks:

    1. Were Alright
    2. Worry Your Mind
    3. Hollywood
    4. That Could Have Been Me
    5. I Got High
    6. I'm In A Band
    7. Train To San Diego
    8. Greatest Part
    9. Any Ole Time
    10. Doot Doot
    11. Free Man Rollin
    12. Boise
    Life Outside of Chino
    Average customer rating: Not rated
      		Life Outside of Chino

      Manufacturer: Silver Eagle
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

      Pop RockPop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music
      ASIN: B000CAA7BK
      Release Date: 2002-11-12

      Tracks:

      1. Stop This Shakin'
      2. Nice Guy Syndrome
      3. Life Outside of Chino
      4. Cat of 9 Tails
      5. Suburban Blues
      6. Your Father's a Hypocrite
      7. Isabel
      8. She's So Tired
      9. But Grace Alone (hymn)
      10. These Words Confess
      11. Why Don't You Just Leave Me Alone?
      12. Border Town
      Life in the Turning Lane
      Average customer rating: Not rated
        		Life in the Turning Lane

        Manufacturer: Porch Dog
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

        GeneralGeneral | Country | Styles | Music
        GeneralGeneral | Traditional Country | Country | Styles | Music
        ASIN: B000CA6RCI
        Release Date: 2004-10-19
        Porch Life
        Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
        • Can No idea put out a bad album???
        • Best Album of the Year
        		 Porch Life
        Unitas
        Manufacturer: No Idea Records
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

        GeneralGeneral | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music
        PunkPunk | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music
        GeneralGeneral | Rock | Styles | Music
        Pop RockPop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music
        GeneralGeneral | Alternative Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music
        RockRock | Alternative Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music
        ASIN: B00005LOS6
        Release Date: 2004-01-20

        Tracks:

        1. Who's They?
        2. Unitas (picks a) Fight Song
        3. Ballad of the Designated Driver
        4. Porch Life
        5. Molotodd Cocktail
        6. The Opinions Section
        7. The Critic Looks in the Mirror
        8. Last One Out of Gainesville is a Rotten Egg
        9. The One About My Friends
        10. The Young Idea vs. Fuzzy Math
        11. Untitled

        Album Description

        Quote from their first show, "We can't decide if we want to be AC/DC or Uncle Tupelo." Bill Nesper (drums) and Todd Rockhill (guitar) ex-Discount, Jason Black (bass) from Hot Water Music, and Jason Rockhill (singin') who has for years been the roadie & tour brains behind Discount and Hot Water Music (somebody gave him a microphone... and whataya know? HE CAN SING!)

        Customer Reviews:

        5 out of 5 stars Can No idea put out a bad album???.......2005-10-31

        When your plan is to bring the sounds of AC/DC and Uncle tupelo together, It's a pretty damned ballsy musical endeavor believe me. Unitas pulls it off nicely. Unitas brings together members of Hot water music and Discount respectively, but if you're expecting a blend between the two, you're in for a huge disappointment. Alt-country mixed with punk and southern rock.

        Imagine if Chamberlain, Avail and Skynyrd got together to write an album, and you might come close.

        5 out of 5 stars Best Album of the Year.......2002-02-22

        This record will change your life for the better. I had honestly never heard of them before, despite their all star line-up. But then on one fateful day, I went to a rock show in Philadelphia to see the Cro(w)s, formerly the Sheryl Cro(w)mags, and Unitas was the headlining band. Needless to say, they blew me away. And as awesome as they are live, to be able to sit in your house and feel the music penetrate you in an intimate setting is pure heaven. With members of Hot Water Music, the now defunct Discount, along with HWM's tour manager, and with influences from Uncle Tupelo to REM to AC/DC, you would be crazy not to pick this record up. So "Get in the Game" and experience the joy that is UNITAS.
        Porch Life
        Average customer rating: Not rated
          		Porch Life
          Big-D
          Manufacturer: Fork in Hand Records
          ProductGroup: Music
          Binding: Audio CD

          PunkPunk | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music
          ASIN: B000HAM8MG
          Release Date: 2002-09-09

          Tracks:

          1. Pizza Pie (Intro)
          2. Intro Cuts
          3. In Front of Me (40's)
          4. Stupid Mizzind
          5. Muthafuckin' Big-D
          6. Phatmothafucka
          7. What! You Punk Mothafucka
          8. 51 (Live!)
          9. Fire Stada
          10. Cold Hard Cash
          11. Ahh Big-D - Ooh Big-D
          12. Stove Top Free Style
          13. Big-D's Deelite
          14. I Wanna Touch That Bum, That Big Ol' Bum
          15. It's Dat Trick
          16. D
          Porch Songs
          Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
          • Inteligent music for inteligent people
          		 Porch Songs

          Manufacturer: H2T
          ProductGroup: Music
          Binding: Audio CD

          Pop RockPop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music
          Country FolkCountry Folk | Country | Indie Music | Stores | Music
          ASIN: B000066TGE
          Release Date: 2001-10-01

          Tracks:

          1. Durango
          2. Broken Arrow
          3. Tennessee Peaches
          4. From the Porch
          5. Jagged Line
          6. It's Important to Me
          7. Faith in the Ties that Bind ("Gus")
          8. Where's Charlene
          9. Left Him with a Lie
          10. Quit Haunting Me
          11. That Wicked Woman
          12. Mama Lion
          13. Abbey
          14. Tell Me You Love Me

          Album Description

          Folk-rock with just the right amount of edge for sharp ears. Moody, kind, big-hearted, kick-ass -- one interesting song after another. The third release from eclectic folk-rock artist Eileen Hemphill-Haley, "Porch Songs" welcomes the listener as if sharing the inside scoop on a myriad of experiences. "EH-H tells a story that is all of our stories. Finding yourself in her lyrics is a startling and remarkable experience. It's a memorable time with the new cd, "Porch Songs" (Keri Green, Jefferson Public Radio).

          Customer Reviews:

          5 out of 5 stars Inteligent music for inteligent people.......2002-12-14

          I have both this CD and the Four Dimonds CD and love them both. The melodies and words that Eileen Hemphill-Haley creates flow together perfectly. I can listen to these CD over and over.

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