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| | The Thorns (Bonus CD) | | | Music Artist : | | The Thorns | | Music Style : | | General | | Record Label : | | Sony | | Release Date : | | 2003-10-21 | | Discs : | | 2 | | Store Price : | | $11.98 | | Artistopia's Price: $11.98 | |
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CD Tracks/Songs
Disc 11. Runaway Feeling
2. I Can't Remember
3. Blue
4. Think It Over
5. Thorns
6. No Blue Sky
7. Now I Know
8. Dragonfly
9. Long, Sweet Summer Night
10. I Told You
11. Such a Shame
12. I Set the World on Fire
13. Among the Living
Disc 21. Runaway Feeling [Acoustic Sunset Session][*]
2. I Can't Remember [Acoustic Sunset Session][*]
3. Blue [Acoustic Sunset Session][*]
4. Think It Over [Acoustic Sunset Session][*]
5. Thorns [Acoustic Sunset Session][*]
6. No Blue Sky [Acoustic Sunset Session][*]
7. Now I Know [Acoustic Sunset Session][*]
8. Dragonfly [Acoustic Sunset Session][*]
9. Long, Sweet Summer Night [Acoustic Sunset Session][*]
10. I Told You [Acoustic Sunset Session][*]
11. Such a Shame [Acoustic Sunset Session][*]
12. I Set the World on Fire [Acoustic Sunset Session][*]
13. Among the Living [Acoustic Sunset Session][*]
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Customer Reviews of This Album/CD |
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 Gimme more Thorns!
Submitted on: 2008-06-16 |
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This is my third copy as my guitar playing friends have "borrowed" the others. If you like melody, harmony and good musicianship, this is for you. Some reviewers thought this material was not original enough or breaking into new territory. Well, welcome to Matthew Sweet's world. These three guys mine gems with their song writing and craft. No wild guitar like Richard Lloyd on Sweet's solo efforts, just solid playing and singing.
"Just one more glimpse of gold and then...goodbye." |
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 This is a Good album, just not Great!
Submitted on: 2007-05-12 |
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I like each of these guys on their own, and was curious about this. I'm not disappointed but I'm not knocked out either.
Their voices blend wonderfully. Top notch session players (Keltner, Bittan, and Bredan O'Brien) back them up. Even Paul Bustmaster provides strings. But somehow, as good as the singing and playing are, there's not one song that really packs a punch. "Set the World on Fire" trys but doesn't really have that great hook it needs. I guess that's what's missing. Most of these songs are straightforward, mellow songs. No great hook to them. Except for "Dragonfly", the rest of the songs seem to sound the same.
Knowing what these guys have done in their solo carears I expected some of their individual style to stand out here. It doesn't from anybody. It's as if they abandoned all previous identities before making this record, perhaps so that this would be more of a group project, instead of each artist contributing their own track. That's good in theory, but the result is a collection of songs that are bright, just not brilliant.
I don't think ALL the CSN comparisons are fair. Is every folk/alt/country sounding band a CSN rip off? I don't think so. Besides this record is better than the stuff CSN is putting out these ddays. That stuff borders on elevator music.
If you like any one of these guys, it's worth checking out.
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Better with the bonus disc!
Submitted on: 2007-01-03 |
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| I had originally bought this Thorns CD without the bonus disc, since I didn't know the bonus disc existed. Once I listened to the tracks on the bonus disc on Amazon.com, I knew I had to get it. I love acoustic music, and these songs sound even better done in an acoustic vein. I highly recommend you buy this with the bonus disc. You certainly won't be disappointed! |
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Ten Star CD
Submitted on: 2006-09-25 |
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| The first song I heard from this new CD was "No Blue Sky", and it grabbed my soul! I am of the sixties generation, so of course the comparison to "Crosby, Stills,& Nash" can't be missed, yet "The Thorns" have their own unique sound. The quality of their voices is also very "Seals & Crofts" like. There is not a bad track on this CD! It is a must-buy for anyone who loves beautiful harmony, and I am so grateful my daughter was introduced to them by a friend! I haven't been able to quit playing them since I got the CD. |
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 The Lost Art of Classic Harmonies Returns!
Submitted on: 2006-01-09 |
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| A friend recommmended this album.....and I'm often leary since we all have very personal tastes when it comes to movies, music, art, etc.... Well, my friend certainly gets a "high-five" on his insight. Seems most of the reviews mention Crosby, Stills & Nash. I'm no exception, since that was my first impression after the very first listen. Yet....it's also their own "fingerprint" of sound and it is a wonderful return of harmony and acoustic meshing. That being said, I will admit that the "Sunset Sessions" acoustic version is my pick over the standard recording. My CD came with both, so I'll presume this 2-CD package is still the offering. If not......go with the former "acoustic" recording. The songs deliver a variety of moods, and you indeed feel like being out in the country while listening. Enjoy. |
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