I've meant to put this album up here for a long time now. It's one of the great albums that nobody has ever really heard (unless you know me - I made sure friends had a chance to hear this one!).Wood were a band from the UK that released Songs from Stamford Hill, their only album, in 1999. Headed by James Maddock (who is now living in New York and has a solo career - nice guy too), they mixed flavors of Wallflowers, Neil Young, David Gray, Sting, etc. I think the only single that received US airplay was "Stay You," and attention was limited at best. The song is a bit cheesy but it's still a really good song.
If you were to give me my choice of five albums to take with me on a deserted island, this one would definitely be included. It's maybe not in my top five favorite albums of all time (close however), but I've listened to it over and over and it is impossible for me to get sick of it.
The song "Whole Lot to Think About" is undoubtedly my favorite on the album. There's nothing like an acoustic ballad in 3/4 time with some good pedal steel to make it complete. "You Make Me Feel Bad" and "Our Time Has Come" are also two of the best in my opinion.
It's a pretty mellow album so don't expect to put it in your iPod for working out or anything like that. But if you and your spouse are really wanting to make some babies anytime soon, throw this one in!*
*NOTE: If you are like me in your baby-making ways you'll want to make sure you've got your player set to "repeat" for this album.
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Wow Dave... solid recommendation... not sure on the baby making part! I want to insert sarcastic comment here, but will refrain.
ReplyDeleteI agree on the awesomeness of this album, as I think it is in my top 5 albums of all-time. I also am a big fan of "Could I Be," along with all the other songs mentioned. I'm also a fan of the limited solo selections Mr. Maddock has out there.
Wow! How I haven't heard of these guys before is beyond me. This is great stuff.
ReplyDeleteAlso, let me say wow about your ability to make me completly uncomfortable. Thanks for that.
Yeah, this definately deserves be best album of the day. You're right Dave, I wouldn't know this album if it wasn't for you. Not many people know about this guy I guess. All the songs flow well with each other, but I'd probably call Man on Fire my favorite from this collection.
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