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Binding: Audio CD
Brand: PRINE,JOHN
EAN: 0007567815412
Item Dimensions: 22
Label: Atlantic / Wea
Manufacturer: Atlantic / Wea
Number Of Discs: 1
Publisher: Atlantic / Wea
Release Date: January 24, 1990
Studio: Atlantic / Wea
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Media Type: CD
Artist: PRINE,JOHN
Title: JOHN PRINE
Street Release Date: 02/06/1990
Domestic
Genre: ROCK/POP
Amazon.com essential recording:
Prine's 1971 self-titled debut set the tone for the rest of his career. A critical smash and a commercial disappointment, the record contains many of his best known compositions. Proving himself capable of tackling folk balladry, country, and rock with ease, Prine seems to spring into being as a fully formed singer-songwriter at age 24. Lyrically diverse, Prine offers topical songs such as "Sam Stone," the tale of a drug addicted Vietnam vet, achingly sad songs, such as the oft-covered "Angel from Montgomery," and, of course, his trademark wit gets ample time in the spotlight. Produced by the legendary Arif Mardin (Aretha Franklin, the Modern Jazz Quartet, Hall and Oates), the record is understated, letting Prine's comfy voice drive things. When needed, the famous house band at American Recording Studios in Memphis kicks in tasteful backing. --Ian Landau
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This is one of those rare collections of songs where every single offering is strikingly deep, perfectly crafted, and compellingly beautiful. The insinuating lines of the chord changes, the open, sparse production quality, the top-notch sidemen (is the "Starday Records"-sounding steel guitar possibly the same gentleman (Leo LeBlanc???) that played on some of the mid 60's-era Red Simpson "truck drivin'" albums???). And then - we get to the LYRICS... And I am not personally someone who normally ... Read More
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this cd reminded me of a cross between bob dylan and arlo guthrie.it was a very mellow cd.not as good as some of his other music.i really don't recommend it unless you have to have all his music,and don't like alot of excitement.
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This protege of Johnny Cash and friend of Steve Goodman was a gifted singer song writer of the anti Viet Nam war period. Sadly, many of his points about people and the futility of war apply today. I love him. Anti war protest with a sense of humor.
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As I'm writing this, John Prine is on Prairie Home Companion with Garrison Keillor. He sang "Hello In There", and I began crying again upon hearing the first few chords and lyrics, as I likely did the last time I heard this song so many years ago. How on earth did a 24-year old male write this achingly beautiful and compassionate song about aging? And there are so many other perfect songs on this classic album, with "Sam Stone" and "Angel from Montgomery" standing out most strongly. I've owned the ... Read More
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Yep. John nailed a few scenes didn't he? I was in Fairhill North Philly when this came out and it was at the height of Nam and the total and complete collapse of the neighborhood from drugs and plant closings. Friends of mine came back with Purple hearts and bruised arms. Thorazine for the brain and Darvon for the pain. Tag and bag and do the shot. From the jungle to the jungle back to the jungle. Couldn't get out of Dodge WITH a ride.
John nailed a scene or two.
