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Why Should The Fire Die?
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Tony Berg and Eric Valentine produced this follow-up to 2002's Grammy-winning "This Side."
| LABEL: | Sugar Hill |
| RELEASE DATE: | 09 August 2005 |
| DISCS: | 1 disc |
| GENRE(S): | Bluegrass, Country |
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The average user rating for this album is 8.4 (out of 10) based on 24 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
Jeff W. gave it a10:
After a couple years of listening, Why Should the Fire Die still intrigues and engages me every time I hear it. I listen to all types of music (from Buck 65 to Beatles), and I would recommend it to anyone who will give it a serious listen.
Lauren O gave it a10:
Nickel Creek really comes into their own on this record. They are truly original. One of the things I've always loved most about them is the conviction in their voices.
Arjun J gave it a9:
Incredibly creative. As good as this is, the best is yet to come.
Marsh F gave it a10:
This album is one of the best ever. Dont listen to village voice, they dont know what they are talking about. NC is not what they say. Sure the album is different than nickel creek's eirlier work, like "Cowpoke", but they were only kids then! There are so many great things on this album, like the songs "When in Rome", which is such an amazing track, "Jealous of the Moon" has one of the most beautiful riffs at the beginning of the song. "Eveline" has such haunting lyrics and a droning melody. My favorite track, "Helena" is one of NC's best tracks ever, the building of that song is great. And the amazing "Douting Thomas" shows nickel creeks christian side, as chris sings those amazing words. And the title track is so incredible, it cant be put in words. Of course there are down points, like "Cant Complain", which kinda is no good, lyrics just dont work, but even if this album was just one song with "Helena", it would still be a 10, its so good. So be quiet Toby Keith, you cant grade an album 0 for buying the wrong album. This CD rocks, and you all know it. So go home, throw your old nickelback CD's away. Smash those Pharrel albums with a hammer. Delete your Green day crap from iTunes. AND GET THIS CD!
Casey gave it a10:
Incredible effort by amazing musicians. The trio explores deeper themes than their previous releases, and the risk paid off.
Doug O gave it a10:
Best album of 2005, easily!
Mack gave it a10:
This album is amazing. Yes, it does signal a change from the last time out, but those who cannot handle the subtle (and not so subtle) changes (such as Terry W below) are being far too stodgy and close-minded. This trio is displaying incredible growth and diversity with this recording and their move away from the 'traditions' of bluegrass is nothing but a (successful) attempt to overcome the restrictive constraints that their genre places on them anyway. They're an amazing group with remarkable talent, and we're lucky to have such a genuinely great band around today in a world full of talentless and vapid corporate music.
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