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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
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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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
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
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
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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performed by The Donnis Trio (Magnatune, 2015), 21 mins
Date Written / Recorded
2014
Field of Study
Popular Music
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
The Donnis Trio
Author / Creator
The Donnis Trio
Date Published / Released
2015-05-12
Publisher
Magnatune
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performed by Tom Paul, fl. 1988-2015 (Magnatune, 2012), 44 mins
Date Written / Recorded
2012
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
2012-07-11
Publisher
Magnatune
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(Minstrel Spirit, 2005), 37 mins
Date Written / Recorded
2005
Field of Study
Popular Music
Content Type
Music recording
Date Published / Released
2005-09-05
Publisher
Minstrel Spirit
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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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performed by Jeromy Darling, fl. 2003 (Magnatune, 2014), 22 mins
Date Written / Recorded
2013
Field of Study
Popular Music
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
Jeromy Darling, fl. 2003
Author / Creator
Jeromy Darling, fl. 2003
Date Published / Released
2014-04-20
Publisher
Magnatune
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performed by Sora, fl. 2010 (Magnatune, 2012), 46 mins
Date Written / Recorded
2009
Field of Study
Popular Music
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
Sora, fl. 2010
Author / Creator
Sora, fl. 2010
Date Published / Released
2012-10-28
Publisher
Magnatune
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