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Bitter Circus
performed by William Brooks (William Brooks, 2004), 46 mins
The most distinctive William Brooks album yet, Bitter Circus is solidly rocked out by this troubador and his band. There's a blusey drive here that reminds us of Bonnie Raitt's style of playing?a quality gets pushed further by Aaron Stroessner's (Dead Left) great guitar playing as well as piano from Peter Adams...
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performed by William Brooks (William Brooks, 2004), 46 mins
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The most distinctive William Brooks album yet, Bitter Circus is solidly rocked out by this troubador and his band. There's a blusey drive here that reminds us of Bonnie Raitt's style of playing?a quality gets pushed further by Aaron Stroessner's (Dead Left) great guitar playing as well as piano from Peter Adams (Carly Simon, Julianna Hatfield, Tracy Bonham). Lyle Lovett's horn section sounds great on tracks like "My Love Looks the Other Way" an...
The most distinctive William Brooks album yet, Bitter Circus is solidly rocked out by this troubador and his band. There's a blusey drive here that reminds us of Bonnie Raitt's style of playing?a quality gets pushed further by Aaron Stroessner's (Dead Left) great guitar playing as well as piano from Peter Adams (Carly Simon, Julianna Hatfield, Tracy Bonham). Lyle Lovett's horn section sounds great on tracks like "My Love Looks the Other Way" and "Try It Like This." "Barn" and "Beggar" are standouts as well.
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Date Written / Recorded
2003
Field of Study
Popular Music
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Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
William Brooks
Author / Creator
William Brooks
Date Published / Released
2004-03-24
Publisher
William Brooks
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Blue Ribbon - The Best of William Brooks
performed by William Brooks (William Brooks, 2006), 51 mins
A great album for driving, Blue Ribbon features the very best of down-to-earth singer-songwriter William Brooks, whose blues-tinged, narrative folk-rock is appealingly world weary, yet always driven by Brooks' rocker sensibilities. Standout tracks include the down and dirty "Justified" and the tender, string inf...
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performed by William Brooks (William Brooks, 2006), 51 mins
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A great album for driving, Blue Ribbon features the very best of down-to-earth singer-songwriter William Brooks, whose blues-tinged, narrative folk-rock is appealingly world weary, yet always driven by Brooks' rocker sensibilities. Standout tracks include the down and dirty "Justified" and the tender, string infused "Grace." Selected New Folk Finalist at The Kerrville Folk Festival.
Date Written / Recorded
2006
Field of Study
Popular Music
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
William Brooks
Author / Creator
William Brooks
Date Published / Released
2006-05-09
Publisher
William Brooks
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Borrowed Time
performed by Tom Paul, fl. 1988-2015 (Tom Paul, 2009), 48 mins
Tom Paul is back with a new CD offering entitled "Borrowed Time". Tom wrote and recorded these songs about his experiences with substance abuse, addiction and recovery. Those familiar with the world of recovery will recognize the themes of surrender, open mindedness, honesty, total abstinence, and a higher powe...
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performed by Tom Paul, fl. 1988-2015 (Tom Paul, 2009), 48 mins
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Tom Paul is back with a new CD offering entitled "Borrowed Time". Tom wrote and recorded these songs about his experiences with substance abuse, addiction and recovery. Those familiar with the world of recovery will recognize the themes of surrender, open mindedness, honesty, total abstinence, and a higher power. Listeners who are "earth people" will gain some insight into what the addict or alcoholic faces as he works to get and stay sober....
Tom Paul is back with a new CD offering entitled "Borrowed Time". Tom wrote and recorded these songs about his experiences with substance abuse, addiction and recovery. Those familiar with the world of recovery will recognize the themes of surrender, open mindedness, honesty, total abstinence, and a higher power. Listeners who are "earth people" will gain some insight into what the addict or alcoholic faces as he works to get and stay sober. Everyone will find themselves humming these tunes after a couple of listens. This album may be more of a true rock record than his previous pop/rock efforts.
Tom's musicianship and vocals have continued to mature since his last release "There is no map" in 2003. The years 2004 to 2008 were dark times for Tom and he is back now stronger for the experience. This CD, like his previous works, is a celebration of life made more poignant by facing down his own demise. Tom was told early on that to write great songs you just need a few words and the truth. This album gives us an open and honest look at his experiences.
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Date Written / Recorded
2009
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Tom Paul, fl. 1988-2015
Author / Creator
Tom Paul, fl. 1988-2015
Date Published / Released
2009-10-24
Publisher
Tom Paul
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Buffalo Treason
performed by William Brooks (William Brooks, 2004), 36 mins
A rare gathering of live NYC performances, out-takes, demos, and alternative versions of some of William Brooks' best work, Buffalo Treason features William Brooks at his most relaxed and natural. The melodic "Grace" is possibly the best song he's ever written and we love the strong, soulful acoustic version tha...
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performed by William Brooks (William Brooks, 2004), 36 mins
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A rare gathering of live NYC performances, out-takes, demos, and alternative versions of some of William Brooks' best work, Buffalo Treason features William Brooks at his most relaxed and natural. The melodic "Grace" is possibly the best song he's ever written and we love the strong, soulful acoustic version that appears on this album. And wow, "Barn Near a Big House" is totally unexpected and great too?a trippy, atmospheric, and perfectly pace...
A rare gathering of live NYC performances, out-takes, demos, and alternative versions of some of William Brooks' best work, Buffalo Treason features William Brooks at his most relaxed and natural. The melodic "Grace" is possibly the best song he's ever written and we love the strong, soulful acoustic version that appears on this album. And wow, "Barn Near a Big House" is totally unexpected and great too?a trippy, atmospheric, and perfectly paced pop song.
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Date Written / Recorded
2004
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Popular Music
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Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
William Brooks
Author / Creator
William Brooks
Date Published / Released
2004-03-24
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William Brooks
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Fowl Mouth
performed by William Brooks (William Brooks, 2004), 56 mins
As lovely and detailed as the arrangments are on William Brooks' other albums, we really love these sixteen stripped-down/unplugged versions of his most moving songs. The natural blues influence in his music really comes to the fore, but in a subdued, rainy-day kind of way. Brooks' weather-beaten romanticism wears...
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performed by William Brooks (William Brooks, 2004), 56 mins
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As lovely and detailed as the arrangments are on William Brooks' other albums, we really love these sixteen stripped-down/unplugged versions of his most moving songs. The natural blues influence in his music really comes to the fore, but in a subdued, rainy-day kind of way. Brooks' weather-beaten romanticism wears as well as fine old leather, especially on songs like "Hideaway," "Still Waiting," and "Silent Wings." "Entrancing, Ruggedly Individua...
As lovely and detailed as the arrangments are on William Brooks' other albums, we really love these sixteen stripped-down/unplugged versions of his most moving songs. The natural blues influence in his music really comes to the fore, but in a subdued, rainy-day kind of way. Brooks' weather-beaten romanticism wears as well as fine old leather, especially on songs like "Hideaway," "Still Waiting," and "Silent Wings." "Entrancing, Ruggedly Individualistic.."--The New Review of Records
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Date Written / Recorded
2004
Field of Study
Popular Music
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
William Brooks
Author / Creator
William Brooks
Date Published / Released
2004-03-24
Publisher
William Brooks
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Karma Dogs
performed by William Brooks (William Brooks, 2004), 52 mins
When you're in the mood for some really nice melodic singer-songwriter-y rock in the tradition of The Band, Elton John, and Van Morrison, definitely head William Brooks-ward. With great arrangements and supporting performances, Karma Dogs is that kind of great, soulful troubador material that just makes you feel...
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performed by William Brooks (William Brooks, 2004), 52 mins
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When you're in the mood for some really nice melodic singer-songwriter-y rock in the tradition of The Band, Elton John, and Van Morrison, definitely head William Brooks-ward. With great arrangements and supporting performances, Karma Dogs is that kind of great, soulful troubador material that just makes you feel comfortable and a little bit starry-eyed at the same time. "After The Flood" is an obvious shout-out to good old Elton, and a great o...
When you're in the mood for some really nice melodic singer-songwriter-y rock in the tradition of The Band, Elton John, and Van Morrison, definitely head William Brooks-ward. With great arrangements and supporting performances, Karma Dogs is that kind of great, soulful troubador material that just makes you feel comfortable and a little bit starry-eyed at the same time. "After The Flood" is an obvious shout-out to good old Elton, and a great one it is at that. "Four Stars, Hip Swaying" says The Musicians Exchange.
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Date Written / Recorded
2004
Field of Study
Popular Music
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
William Brooks
Author / Creator
William Brooks
Date Published / Released
2004-03-24
Publisher
William Brooks
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Silent Wings
performed by William Brooks (William Brooks, 2004), 46 mins
The blues-tinged, ruggedly individualistic songs of William Brooks are embroidered with the kind of detail and personal experience that make the singer-songwriter genre so personal and soulful. he title track "Wings of Hope" is a surprisingly uplifting and joyful meditation on death, while "Hideaway" is a gorgeous...
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performed by William Brooks (William Brooks, 2004), 46 mins
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The blues-tinged, ruggedly individualistic songs of William Brooks are embroidered with the kind of detail and personal experience that make the singer-songwriter genre so personal and soulful. he title track "Wings of Hope" is a surprisingly uplifting and joyful meditation on death, while "Hideaway" is a gorgeous ballad about both love and isolation, and features a lovely cello performance by Julia Kent (Rasputina). Silent Wings also features...
The blues-tinged, ruggedly individualistic songs of William Brooks are embroidered with the kind of detail and personal experience that make the singer-songwriter genre so personal and soulful. he title track "Wings of Hope" is a surprisingly uplifting and joyful meditation on death, while "Hideaway" is a gorgeous ballad about both love and isolation, and features a lovely cello performance by Julia Kent (Rasputina). Silent Wings also features some great guitar work from Jon Gordon (Madonna, Suzanne Vega), saxophone from Baron Ramonde (Rod Stewart) and track 7, "Justified" was co-written with Rick Moody, author of The Ice Storm.
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Date Written / Recorded
2004
Field of Study
Popular Music
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
William Brooks
Author / Creator
William Brooks
Date Published / Released
2004-10-25
Publisher
William Brooks
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There is no map
performed by Tom Paul, fl. 1988-2015 (Tom Paul, 2003), 51 mins
Tom Paul's second full length album There Is No Map begins with his characteristic optimism, laced with the slight edge of Messrs. Dylan and Petty's influence. Tom again called on Charlie Morgan [Elton John, Paul McCartney, Thin Lizzie] to supply drums, and Charlie DeChant [Hall & Oates} sits in on saxaphone for...
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performed by Tom Paul, fl. 1988-2015 (Tom Paul, 2003), 51 mins
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Tom Paul's second full length album There Is No Map begins with his characteristic optimism, laced with the slight edge of Messrs. Dylan and Petty's influence. Tom again called on Charlie Morgan [Elton John, Paul McCartney, Thin Lizzie] to supply drums, and Charlie DeChant [Hall & Oates} sits in on saxaphone for two tracks, including "She's My Girlfriend," which is a super catchy track. "I Saw A Rainbow" is a standout as well. It's a ballad abo...
Tom Paul's second full length album There Is No Map begins with his characteristic optimism, laced with the slight edge of Messrs. Dylan and Petty's influence. Tom again called on Charlie Morgan [Elton John, Paul McCartney, Thin Lizzie] to supply drums, and Charlie DeChant [Hall & Oates} sits in on saxaphone for two tracks, including "She's My Girlfriend," which is a super catchy track. "I Saw A Rainbow" is a standout as well. It's a ballad about an everyday event can salvage even the worst day, and it's a good example of Tom's preference as an artist for exploring every day events and challenges. "Physical Girl" rips it up in a roots rock fashion, and "Hey now, Babus" (about Tom's daughter) is everyone's favorite for it's tender, good time vibe.
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Date Written / Recorded
2003
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Popular Music
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
Tom Paul, fl. 1988-2015
Author / Creator
Tom Paul, fl. 1988-2015
Date Published / Released
2003-12-11
Publisher
Tom Paul
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I Was King
performed by Tom Paul, fl. 1988-2015 (Tom Paul, 2003), 52 mins
Melodic and accessible,I Was King is great singer-songwriter fare in the tradition of David Grey and John Hiatt, with a touch of Tom Petty's influence. It's warm, personal, and in Tom Paul's case, pretty darn easy going. "It's an Easy Life" opens the album, and manages to be intensely optimistic without being th...
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performed by Tom Paul, fl. 1988-2015 (Tom Paul, 2003), 52 mins
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Melodic and accessible,I Was King is great singer-songwriter fare in the tradition of David Grey and John Hiatt, with a touch of Tom Petty's influence. It's warm, personal, and in Tom Paul's case, pretty darn easy going. "It's an Easy Life" opens the album, and manages to be intensely optimistic without being the least bit cloying. This album will make you feel good, in other words, which is a nice way to feel: dontcha think? "Highly hummable,"...
Melodic and accessible,I Was King is great singer-songwriter fare in the tradition of David Grey and John Hiatt, with a touch of Tom Petty's influence. It's warm, personal, and in Tom Paul's case, pretty darn easy going. "It's an Easy Life" opens the album, and manages to be intensely optimistic without being the least bit cloying. This album will make you feel good, in other words, which is a nice way to feel: dontcha think? "Highly hummable," says one listener.
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Date Written / Recorded
2001
Field of Study
Popular Music
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
Tom Paul, fl. 1988-2015
Author / Creator
Tom Paul, fl. 1988-2015
Date Published / Released
2003-11-12
Publisher
Tom Paul
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