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Roots & Crowns
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Tim Rutili & co. reunite with producer Brian Deck for another moody, experimental take on American roots rock.
| LABEL: | Thrill Jockey |
| RELEASE DATE: | 10 October 2006 |
| DISCS: | 1 disc |
| GENRE(S): | Indie, Rock |
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The average user rating for this album is 8.7 (out of 10) based on 22 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
Guy H gave it a7:
This seems to upset people but here goes... this album does have a similar sound to the more restrained songs on Yankee Hotel Foxtrot. This is not a bad thing. The album is pretty solid - the vocals are merely functional at times though.
Reuben F gave it a7:
The stand out track of this LP 'Orchids' is a cover of a Psychic TV song of the same name, which is a little disappointing to discover. However, songs like 'Spider's House' and 'A Chinese Actor' are good without being brilliant, the whole album is consistent and their sound has a lot of promise.
t l gave it a10:
Where does Alternative Press get off giving Roots & Crowns a 4/10? Then, they go and give the most recent Ben Kweller CD a 10/10 (nothing personal, Ben). Jesus! What a bunch of idiots! How mainstream do you have to be before you're not allowed to use "Alternative" in your title?
Frank The Tank gave it a9:
I'm bias. Califone is one of my favorite bands and i think this album is incredible. Alternative Press better take their ritalin.
Fisherman's Wife gave it a9:
Truly a beautiful and richly layered album. Califone is like no other band I know of, and comparisons are difficult. Tim Rutili's rich voice keeps the soaring sounds of god-knows-what instruments grounded. Each song seems to have thousands of unique sounds, but the combination creates melodies that catch you so much that you can't shake them from your head. Califone has been compared to Wilco for their efforts to deconstruct and reconstruct folk songs using technology to futher the sonic experience. This is probably the best comparison, but I find Califone to be a much richer, more rewarding sonic experience. If you are looking for Jeff Tweedy's accessible lyrics to go with that, you may be disappointed. Califone's lyrics are as impressionistic as its comes. And live, this band is amazing.
paul gave it a9:
i whole heartedly agree with tristram - this band is taking americana to places wilco only wishes it could. i think the main thing missed by critics is that this record isn't a "pop" record - it's a collage of the future of american music. gets better with every listen. within my top 3 easily.
jonny k gave it a9:
Absolutely hypnotic, multi-layered, gorgeous, modern, handmade with acoustic, electric and digital sounds...warm and comfortable and instantly familiar Deja vu for the soul.
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