2011 album from the singer/songwriter. Perhaps best known for his solo acoustic musings, this is the first record Devine has made that is fully backed by a band. Produced by longtime collaborator Chris Bracco and mixed by Bob Schnllpf (Beck, Elliott Smith, OJ'. Dog), the album features musicians Brian Bonz (keyboard), Chris Bracco (bass, keyboard), Mike Fadem (drums, percussion), Russel l Smith (electric guitar), and Mike Strandberg (guitar. mandolin).
This 25-year old Brooklynite played some 300 shows supporting everyone from Bright Eyes to Nellie McKay to Bob Mould and Cassandra Wilson. His flair for grafting deft wordplay to clever melodies earned him acclaim for his debut, "Make The Clocks Move". This release was inspired by the past presidential election and losing his father to a stroke. "Everyday epiphanies you wish you'd thought to write down on your morning commute to work...with songs this good, Devine won't be joining us working stiffs anytime soon"--Rolling Stone.
The long out of print Triple Crown debut from Kevin Devine will be available again in a deluxe format with new layout and bonus material. Since the release of the album in October 2003 Devine has toured non-stop with Brand New, Thrice, Rachel Yamagata, Manchester Orchestra, Nada Surf as well as headlining shows around the world.
The long out of print Triple Crown debut from Kevin Devine will be available again in a deluxe format with new layout and bonus material. Since the release of the album in October 2003 Devine has toured non-stop with Brand New, Thrice, Rachel Yamagata, Manchester Orchestra, Nada Surf as well as headlining shows around the world.
Make the Clocks Move Music Artist : Kevin Devine Music Label : Mightier Than Sword Records Release Date : 2011-11-22 Artistopia's Price :$15.99
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'With his angsty, heartbreaking arrangements, Kevin Devine is frequently described as a cross between Dashboard Confessional and Bright Eyes. On opener 'Ballgame' he even acknowledges the stigma that could be attached to him: 'And I know the kid with his guitar, so drunk and anxious, has been done to death/So tell me what hasn't, I'll try it.' However, his second solo record (which comes just months after the release of his band's Every Famous Last Word) deserves a proper examination. Devine sounds nearly as tortured as he did on Circle Gets the Square, but he also finds comfort and appreciation during moments like the lovely 'Splitting Up Christmas,' where he expresses gratitude to his friends and family. The excellent 'Longer That I'm Out Here' is one of a few selections with a full band, yet keeps a distance from the poppy punk of the Miracle of 86. Tender closing track 'Thanks' appears bright with a glistening glockenspiel, but Devine leaves listeners with the emo-fueled words of 'When you get here it's so nice, it's just the part where you leave I don't like. If only he could turn back the clock.'