- Band Name: Alex Chilton
- Record Label: Bar/None Records
- Release Date: Oct 8, 2013
- Summary: Recorded by a fan named Jeff Vargon, the former Big Star singer played an acoustic guitar covering songs by such artist as the Beach Boys, Johnny Cash, Joni Mitchell, Loudon Wainwright III, and Hank Williams, after the electricity went out during his set at N.Y.C.'s Knitting Factory in 1997.
- Record Label: Bar/None Records
- Genre(s): Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock, Rock & Roll, Roots Rock, College Rock
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Score distribution:
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Positive: 3 out of 6
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Mixed: 3 out of 6
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Negative: 0 out of 6
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Oct 11, 201390Somewhere between slumber party and rock & roll church service, Electricity by Candlelight captures a truly special moment in the life of one of American music's most valuable songwriters, and gives a warm and welcoming window into his own inspirations.
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Oct 11, 201381Electricity by Candlelight shows off Chilton's instrumental virtuosity and his impressive memory for songs.
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Oct 11, 201380[The set] has ramshackle charm. [Nov 2013, p.89]
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Oct 11, 201360This is the kind of show that often carries a “had to be there” air, especially given the heavy participation of the crowd and the freewheeling nature of the performance. But Chilton’s charm and talent make Electricity By Candlelight wear surprisingly well.
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Oct 11, 201360If you’re a total Chilton completist, you might want this album, but it’s not for everyone.
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Oct 11, 201360It's the very essence of being "unplugged" as Chilton--laughing, joking, fluffing lines, forgetting verses and whistling choruses--breaks down all barriers between musician and fan. [Nov 2013, p.102]