Gillian Welch - Revival

List Price: $11.99
Our Price: $7.09
You Save: $4.90 (41%)
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Buy Used: from $6.49 (click here)
Category: Music CD
See more CD details

CD Details

Music reviews of Revival

Music Review: Timeless, real music
Rating: 4 Stars

It's American music at its best. Real people playing real instruments; simple yet evocative; lyrics that evoke harsh images, that make a connection to what this country was not too long ago. With both the good and the bad that goes along with that reality.

In my opinion, "One More Dollar" is the album's strongest track, taking you on the doomed journey of a young man who sets off for work far away with the promise to return home after earning enough money, only to fall by the wayside, victim of gambling and drink. "Orphan Girl," the first song, immediately hooks you, and "Annabelle," the second, is equally compelling.

I've given this "only" 4 stars because I can't get over track #3 "Pass You By," which brings the album to a screeching halt and just never seems to fit in. It's not appealing to my ears along with the other great songs on the album; indeed, it wouldn't be appealing even on a album of that "type." All for creativity, but this one just misses.

So go for it; whether you're a country music fan seeking refuge from the refuse streaming out of Nashville these days, an "O Brother" convert to this musical genre, or simply a music fan looking for some solid, good traditional music that you're going to like 10 years from now like you like today - you won't be disappointed!

Description of Revival

Alternative Rock CDs

• Music > Styles
• Country
• Folk
• Pop
• Rock