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American Myth by: Jackie Greene |
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Binding: Audio CD EAN: 0602498790861 Label: Verve Forecast Manufacturer: Verve Forecast Number Of Discs: 1 Publisher: Verve Forecast Release Date: March 14, 2006 Studio: Verve Forecast Sales Rank: 11200 MPN: 000609102 Disc 1:
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Editorial Review: Album Description: American Myth features multi-instrumentalist Greene on vocals, guitars, dobro, piano, harmonica, and percussion. He is also joined by a top-notch band of Pete Thomas (drums, percussion, trash can), Davey Faragher (vocals, bass), both of whom are members of Elvis Costello's longtime group, The Imposters; and Val McCallum (vocals, guitars, banjo, slide guitar, baritone). Steve Berlin also contributes with turns on mellotron, vibes, and percussion, and the whole group is joined by a number of guest musicians including a slamming horn section on four of the album's tracks. From the swamp-like feel of the anthemic opener "Hollywood," the record rolls right into the rollicking "So Hard to Find My Way." Greene shows off his range by cranking it up on the in-your-face "I'm So Gone" and the heartland rock of "Farewell, So Long, Goodbye" and dialing it back on the album's meditative "Love Song 2 a.m." and the wistful "Never Satisfied." Greene's inspired songwriting, mastery of wordplay, and flawless composition technique are showcased throughout American Myth. Nowhere is that more evident than on the exquisite "Supersede," a catchy, melodic epic. Other standout tunes on the album include the powerful blues-soaked rocker "Cold Black Devil/14 Miles" and the plaintive "When You're Walking Away." Amazon.com: This young Californian has apparently suffered from a case of mistaken artistic identity in his attempts to forge his own. The blazing guitar chops on this album's "Cold Black Devil/14 Miles" show why some consider him among the most promising of a new generation of bluesslingers, yet much of the material makes him sound more like a young Bob Dylan than the next Stevie Ray Vaughan. Though Dylan comparisons rarely do a developing artist any favors, it's hard to avoid them with the majestic, 10-minute build of "Supersede." Elsewhere, the horn arrangements of "So Hard to Find My Way" and "Close to You" evoke Van Morrison's California days, while the riffing of "Farewell, So Long, Goodbye" rocks like the Rolling Stones. Much of the rest is acoustic balladry that finds Greene achieving a musical intimacy that resists easy comparisons. A multi-instrumentalist featured on organ and piano as well as a variety of guitars, Greene benefits from the musical support of bassist Davey Faragher (Cracker) and drummer Pete Thomas (Elvis Costello's Attractions) and empathic production by Steve Berlin (Los Lobos). As a singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist, he's more than the sum of his very good influences. --Don McLeese Customer Reviews
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 Rating:  - Preview Of Future GreatnessI didn't find out about Jackie Greene until his latest CD, Giving Up The Ghost, came out a couple of months ago. However I liked it so much that I was excited to see that he had some earlier CDs. After listening to samples from all of them, I decided that American Myth was the one that I wanted to buy next. This is an interesting CD in Greene's catalog because it is the transition CD between his early recordings on Dig Records and his latest CD which is on 429 Records. American Myth is his only recording on the Verve Forecast label, and it has a distinctive sound. The Dig recordings have a much more raw feel to them while Giving Up The Ghost is very polished. American Myth bridges the two extremes, and gives a hint of the future greatness. ... Read More: Rating:  - This Guy Is Truly Blessed!"American Myth" is just another great Jackie Greene album. This guys talent is so obvious, and of course the comparisons to other artists and influences are there if you really listen. I think it's great that Jackie Greene (Blessed that he is. And he is, blessed with a enormous God given gift) is able to use whatever brought him to where he is and create HIS OWN style and sound. To me, Jackie Greene sounds like Jackie Greene and no one else. And that, is something to be thankful for in this era of "corporate" pop/rock or whatever it is that's being thrown at us. He's one unique artist that hasn't diassapointed me yet. I keep looking forward to his continued growth as a writer/musician and most importantly as a human being. May God contiue to bless ... Read More: Rating: - Great album for a fan of great music.I became hooked on Jackie Greene after hearing him sing and play with Phil Lesh and Friends, and this is his first solo album that I bought. I was not dissappointed in the least. The album starts very storng and by the third track, "So Hard to Find My Way" you are engrossed by not only the music but the lyrics. The middle of the album slows down quite a bit and I thought another up beat song would have been a good addition. Slow or not this is a great album that everyone should check out. I can't wait for his other albums to come out. He is an up and coming and we need more artist and musicians like this rather than the current "performers" that plague todays music world. Rating: - FantasticI just recently went to a concert in Kitchener Canada to see Buddy Guy. We did not know if there was an opening act, but when we arrived we all were pleasantly surprised to find Jackie Greene up on stage. He would go from the piano to the guitar while playing the harmonica. Absolutely amazing to see live. I would strongly recommend seeing him in concert. I purchased American Myth from the performance that I saw that night. As I was buying it, Jackie came out to greet all his fans and to sign the albums. It was a really genuine act from him. The car ride home from the concert we were listening to this album the whole way. It is a fantastic album. His ability to play and song write are not seen often these days. I would strongly ... Read More: Rating: - The Purr of Persuasion"American Myth" by Jackie Greene is a terrific CD that combines strong songwriting with creative performance & arrangement. My favorite track, "So Hard to Find My Way," zoomed to #1 on my personal top ten last autumn & was on my "Soundtrack to 2006" compilation of favorite tracks. Greene hits a catchy groove complete with Stax-like horn chart & Jackie's vocal swagger, "She turns heads wherever she's walking, she never speaks, she lets her body do the talking, & she's daddy's little baby girl, but she ain't living in daddy's world." It's an upbeat gem, a classic track. "Just As Well" is another diamond with a slower pace and Greene's hushed voice -- part purr, part persuasion -- set amidst Pete Thomas' delightful percussion, "So tell me ... Read More: |
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