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Old Paint (CD)

By: Freakwater (Artist)

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Freakwater Artist Snapshot:

Featuring Eleventh Dream Day drummer Janet Bean and her songwriting foil, Catherine Irwin, 1990s and 2000s Chicago country ensemble Freakwater has a considerably more traditional and reverential approach to roots music than one would expect from a band with such an indie-rock pedigree. And while the alt-country label is appropriate, Freakwater's dusty, aching songs of heartache and sorrow--replete with Bean and Irwin's vintage harmonies--are as removed from the rave-up cow punk of neo-traditionalist hipsters as they are from Music Row. Though its sound may be familiar to a variety of listeners, Freakwater is on its own humble, singular mission.

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DISC 1 for Old Paint (CD) Album By Freakwater (Artist)
1   Gravity
2   Smoking Daddy
3   Gone To Stay
4   Little Black Train
5   Waitress Song
6   My One Desire
7   White Rose
8   Out Of This World
9   Kentucky House
10   Hero/Heroine
11   Ugly Man
12   Burying Geraldine
 

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Review

Q (1/96, p.126) - 4 Stars - Excellent - "...[they] have that beautiful Carter [Family] twang and tone. The difference is Freakwater's modern day setting, advanced recording techniques and the poignancy of their Americana lyrics..."
Alternative Press (12/95, p.83) - "...The songs on OLD PAINT are the slow and burning trials of the human spirit, from undying love to restless search....Freakwater are understated only in a superficial manner. Bob Gay's bass and the occasional use of Bob Egan's pedal steel fill out the sound with poetic touches."

Title Note

Freakwater: Janet Beveridge Bean (vocals, guitar, percussion); Catherine Irwin (vocals, guitar); Bob Egan (pedal steel & steel guitars); Dave Gay (bass).

Additional personnel: Floss (electric guitar, fiddle); Poppy Brandes (cello); Joe Tech (piano).

Recorded at Idful Music, Chicago, Illinois in May 1995.

1995's OLD PAINT continues to support Freakwater's standing as one of the finest roots country bands on the scene. Despite their name, their following (comprised largely of indie rock fans), and their label (the post-rock-oriented Thrill Jockey), Freakwater create traditional, beautifully crafted old world country that--if not for the detail-rich, pristine production--could have been made in the 1940s or '50s.

OLD PAINT demonstrates all of these qualities in spades. Lilting vocals, lush harmonies, and softly strummed acoustic guitars are the primary ingredients, with additional instrumentation adding subtle color here and there. The spare, intimate vibe puts the focus squarely on the songs and the performances, both of which stand up to repeated listening.

1995's OLD PAINT continues to support Freakwater's standing as one of the finest roots country bands on the scene. Despite their name, their following (comprised largely of indie rock fans), and their label (the post-rock-oriented Thrill Jockey), Freakwater create traditional, beautifully crafted old world country that--if not for the detail-rich, pristine production--could have been made in the 1940s or '50s.

OLD PAINT demonstrates all of these qualities in spades. Lilting vocals, lush harmonies, and softly strummed acoustic guitars are the primary ingredients, with additional instrumentation adding subtle color here and there. The spare, intimate vibe puts the focus squarely on the songs and the performances, both of which stand up to repeated listening.

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