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    CRSv9 belated comments:

    I requested a copy of CRSv9 from Jeff after reading all the positive comments posted regarding this comp. I'm only on my 2nd listen, but I figured I'd throw some initial comments up while they're still fresh in my mind. Overall, I'd say this collection is OK, a few songs did catch my interest. The track flow is very well done and the cover art is clever (great job Jeff!).
    Back when the majority of reviews were posted, I did read who nominated which tracks, but in general I don't really recall the nominators, so this makes it a bit less stressful to review.

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    CRSv9 - WHODUNNIT?

    Artist - "Track" (Album)

    1. Tiny Volcano - "Mary Goes Around" (Tiny Volcano) 4:34
    2. Riddle of Steel - "Kissing In Secret" (Python) 5:06
    3. American Analog Set - "Come Home Baby Julie, Come Home" (Promise of Love) 5:51
    4. Mae - "Tisbury Lane" (previously unreleased) 5:44
    5. Wrens - "Hopeless" (The Meadowlands) 5:09
    6. Electrelane - "This Deed" (The Power Out) 3:24
    7. +/- "Meglomania" (You Are Here) 3:50
    8. Spiritualized - "She Kissed Me (It Felt Like A Hit)" (Amazing Grace) 3:29
    9. Tantric - "The Chain" (After We Go) 4:22
    10. Chain - "First Life" (Reconstruct) 4:40
    11. RPWL - "Opel" (Stock) 5:13
    12. Sun Kil Moon - "Si Paloma" (Ghosts of the Great Highway) 5:32
    13. The Handsome Family "24 Hour Store" (Singing Bones) 4:53
    14. Damien Rice - "Volcano" (O) 4:38
    15. The Twilight Babies - "Orange & the Alabaster" (Middle of Something) 6:34
    16. Julian Coryell - "Save Yourself" (Rock Star) 3:39

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    Anyhoo, on with the review. I use my typical Y/N & ? system:

    1) N my lack of appreciation for power-pop is well documented, this track is no exception
    2) Y? Like it, maybe a grower, we'll see.
    3) N? Starts out OK, but it never really catches on for me. It slowly builds pace and I think the artist intended to reel the listener in as this one goes along, but it sorta had the opposite effect on me.
    4) ? Neither here-nor-there, just a nice tune. Guitar work is the most enjoyable part.
    5) ? Nice segue. Another highly praised RR band that just doesn't grab me. I borrowed this album from a buddy but wasn't able to get excited about anything on it. I don't dislike them, just not much pulling back for repeat listens. Maybe I'm just in a musical slump of sorts, as this happens with a lot of new material these days.
    6) N Nada
    7) Y? Kind cool, yeah, definitely interested in this band.
    8) Y * An upbeat rocker! Yes, this is highly needed here. Surely my favorite track thus far.
    9) ? Aha! Now I see where all that bashing came from, it's sure an easy song to skewer. I won't go seeking this band out, however, this track does serve to keep the comp from being too pretentious and that's worth something.
    10) N Wanders too close to bad hair band material, it's about 4 1/2 minutes too long.
    11) Y OK, I'm on the bandwagon with this one. Very nice, is the whole album good?
    12) Y * Wow, I'm not generally a fan of instrumental music, but this is a great track. Very "happy" sound without being sappy at all. Excellent Sunday morning cuppa-coffee stuff. My 2nd favorite of the disc.
    13) N noop, sorry contributor, but this one surpasses "The Chain" as the comp dud for me. Next...
    14) Y Nice melodious duet. Bonus points for the cello.
    15) Y Too bad this one's buried at the end of the mix, 'cause I'm running out of words, so I'll just say I like it...a lot.
    16) Y? Didn't like this one until I focused on the lyrics, great harsh biting stuff which contrasts the happy-go-lucky song structure.

    Sorry for the late review peeps. The artists which garnered the most interest for me were:
    The Twilight Babies, RPWL, Sun Kil Moon, Spiritualized.
    Possibly maybe: Riddle of Steel and +/-

    thanks again Jeff.

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    Quote Originally Posted by newtrix1
    11) Y OK, I'm on the bandwagon with this one. Very nice, is the whole album good?
    Yes. It scratches my Pink Floyd itch nicely.

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    Quote Originally Posted by newtrix1
    12) Y * Wow, I'm not generally a fan of instrumental music, but this is a great track. Very "happy" sound without being sappy at all. Excellent Sunday morning cuppa-coffee stuff. My 2nd favorite of the disc.

    14) Y Nice melodious duet. Bonus points for the cello.
    Hey Rick thanks for the disc you sent the other day - very nice, I've been wondering what to send back so expect Sun Kil Moon and Damien Rice shortly,

    Cheers
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    Thanks!

    Quote Originally Posted by Mike
    Hey Rick thanks for the disc you sent the other day - very nice, I've been wondering what to send back so expect Sun Kil Moon and Damien Rice shortly,

    Cheers
    Mike
    I do have access to the Damien Rice disc, my buddy at work has it, but I will take you up on SKM! Was that your song? I'll have to go back & take a look at the contributors now.

    thanks Mike.

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    Contributors Exposed (again)

    Quote Originally Posted by newtrix1
    I'll have to go back & take a look at the contributors now.
    Hey Rick - I'm not supposed to be talkin to you. I'm still pissed about the whole name change trick played on me. But since I'm such a nice guy, here's the guilty parties:


    1. Tiny Volcano - "Mary Goes Around" (Tiny Volcano)
    jack70

    2. Riddle of Steel - "Kissing In Secret" (Python)
    PPG

    3. American Analog Set - "Come Home Baby Julie, Come Home" (Promise of Love)
    Davey

    4. Mae - "Tisbury Lane" (previously unreleased)
    JD via FP (or is it FP via JD?)

    5. Wrens - "Hopeless" (The Meadowlands)
    Sloshmeister

    6. Electrelane - "This Deed" (The Power Out)
    Stone

    7. +/- "Meglomania" (You Are Here)
    jasn

    8. Spiritualized - "She Kissed Me (It Felt Like A Hit)" (Amazing Grace)
    audiobill

    9. Tantric - "The Chain" (After We Go)
    FP

    10. Chain - "First Life" (Reconstruct)
    ForeverAutumn

    11. RPWL - "Opel" (Stock)
    Troy

    12. Sun Kil Moon - "Si Paloma" (Ghosts of the Great Highway)
    tentoze

    13. The Handsome Family "24 Hour Store" (Singing Bones)
    nobody

    14. Damien Rice - "Volcano" (O)
    JD

    15. The Twilight Babies - "Orange & the Alabaster" (Middle of Something)
    Jim Clark

    16. Julian Coryell - "Save Yourself" (Rock Star)
    jack70




    JD

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    Quote Originally Posted by newtrix1
    I do have access to the Damien Rice disc, my buddy at work has it, but I will take you up on SKM! Was that your song? I'll have to go back & take a look at the contributors now.

    thanks Mike.
    Rick,

    The SKM was mine, and it's here for ya, but our friend across the pond has beat me to the offer. It is a remarkably fine record. All this even tough you DID diss the Handsome Family cut, which is (IMO) an amazing cut from an amazing album...........


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    I think I'll wait for....

    Quote Originally Posted by tentoze
    Rick,

    The SKM was mine, and it's here for ya, but our friend across the pond has beat me to the offer. It is a remarkably fine record. All this even tough you DID diss the Handsome Family cut, which is (IMO) an amazing cut from an amazing album...........


    the Handsome Family/Outkast collaboration.

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    Quote Originally Posted by newtrix1
    the Handsome Family/Outkast collaboration.
    O. My. God.

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