Dublin Blues

Dublin Blues

ASIN: B000002HGV

Track Listings

1. Dublin Blues

2. Black Diamond Strings

3. Shut up and Talk to Me

4. Stuff That Works

5. Hank Williams Said It Best

6. Cape

7. Baby Took a Limo to Memphis

8. Tryin' to Try

9. Hangin' Your Life on the Wall

10. Randall Knife

Editorial Reviews
Amazon.com
Guy Clark is a slow worker. Dublin Blues is only his seventh album since his debut, "Old No. 1," appeared in '75. The silver-haired Texan has praised the patient, meticulous process of hands-on craftmanship in songs like "The Carpenter," "Boats to Build," and "Jack of All Trades," and obviously applies the same approach to his own songwriting. The time is well spent, for this batch of songs resembles fine furniture; the words and music fit together so precisely that there's nary a seam nor a wobble. Clark's limitations are the same as ever. The cramped dimensions of his vocal tone and range make Johnny Cash sound like Luciano Pavarotti, and his easy-going, clip-clop midtempo rhythms are too unvarying for their own good. Admiring friends such as Nanci Griffith, Emmylou Harris, Kathy Mattea, and Sam Bush make the harmonies surrounding Clark especially rich on "Dublin Blues," and Ramblin' Jack Elliott (the subject of an earlier Clark song) sings a duet vocal on "Hangin' Your Life on the Wall," a defiant anthem on old folks who refuse to slow down. The heart of any Guy Clark album, though, is the writing, and the writing on Dublin Blues is the work of a dogged perfectionist. --Geoffrey Himes

Tracks:

Dublin Blues
Black Diamond Strings
Shut Up And Talk To Me
Stuff That Works
Hank Williams Said It Best
The Cape
Baby Took A Limo To Memphis
Tryin' To Try
Hangin' Your Life In Wall
The Randall Knife

Amazon.com

Guy Clark is a slow worker. Dublin Blues is only his seventh album since his debut, "Old No. 1," appeared in '75. The silver-haired Texan has praised the patient, meticulous process of hands-on craftmanship in songs like "The Carpenter," "Boats to Build," and "Jack of All Trades," and obviously applies the same approach to his own songwriting. The time is well spent, for this batch of songs resembles fine furniture; the words and music fit together so precisely that there's nary a seam nor a wobble. Clark's limitations are the same as ever. The cramped dimensions of his vocal tone and range make Johnny Cash sound like Luciano Pavarotti, and his easy-going, clip-clop midtempo rhythms are too unvarying for their own good. Admiring friends such as Nanci Griffith, Emmylou Harris, Kathy Mattea, and Sam Bush make the harmonies surrounding Clark especially rich on "Dublin Blues," and Ramblin' Jack Elliott (the subject of an earlier Clark song) sings a duet vocal on "Hangin' Your Life on the Wall," a defiant anthem on old folks who refuse to slow down. The heart of any Guy Clark album, though, is the writing, and the writing on Dublin Blues is the work of a dogged perfectionist. --Geoffrey Himes

Customer Reviews:

masterpiece.......2006-06-03

Here I am in Dublin...from there I'm hooked. Some of Guy's best writing. The title tune with the odd acoustic riff and the spooky sense of sorrow and joy at the same time. "Stuff That Works", the collaboration with Rodney Crowell that includes a really sweet turn toward Guy's wife Suzannah, "Black Diamond Strings", the obligitory this could be a drunken sing along song if you want it to be, not to mention a tip of the cap to Rodney and those strings every guitar player started out with.

The highlight though is a beautiful version of what is arguably the best song Guy has ever written, "The Randall Knife." It's one of those songs that when its over you say if I could write anything as good as any line in that song I could die a happy man. The tune about a relationship with a father is one most of us can relate to.

This is one another of those take it to a desert island records. Buy it today

One of Guy's Best.......2004-09-04

Guy Clark is a slow and careful songsmith. He doesn't release many CDs, so each one is meticulously crafted. This is one of his best.

Listen to the words and absorb the rhythms of the title track, IMO simply one of the finest songs written by any modern singer-songwriter. Who else could write a love song that admits to being too proud to come in out of the rain; unapologetically equates the works of Michelangelo, da Vinci, and Doc Watson; and book-ends it all with the unforgettable, acidic verse, "I wish I was in Austin, in the Chili Parlor Bar, drinking Mad Dog margaritas, and not caring where you are" -- all in 4:20 ?

From the sage wisdom of "Stuff that Works" (w/R. Crowell, a long-time friend of his), to the uplifting message and wry humor of "The Cape", to the painful mourning of his father's death in "Randall Knife", this disk includes some of his finest songwriting. If you are new to Guy Clark's music, this is a fine way to start appreciating his poetry set to music.

Wonderful Words.......2002-02-23

This was my first Clark CD. I have since purchased two more. I love the words to his songs. As you listen you are either inspired to do great things or feel saddened by a lost love. Guy definitely makes my commute a wonderful experience by focusing on what's real and what you feel.

I highly recommend this album.

Guy Clark rules.......2001-09-20

Guy Clark is the man, this album is pretty fantastic, although it doesn't compare to some of his earlier stuff. "The Randall Knife" however, is one of the most heartbreaking, poignant, songs ever written. If you like this one, you will love "Keepers", a great live album.

texastentialism at its best.......2000-05-11

Guy Clark's *Dublin Blues* has the feel of a diamond cutter at work. Every word, every phrase is like a diamond cutter's blow, exact, giving more by cutting excess away. "Dublin Blues", the title cut, portrays a haunted, worldly guy -- he's been to Spain, seen the David, heard Doc Watson -- but his heart is broken, he longs for forgiveness, and none of the beauty he's found in the world can relieve his sufferering. It's the first of a series of searching, bluesy country songs exploring loss, hope, faith, dreams, and grief. If you like minimalist art, if you enjoy laconic, soulful songs and pared down musical arrangements, Guy Clark's *Dublin Blues* achieves near perfection.

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A Blues Night in Dublin
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Manufacturer: Voiceprint UK
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0000666W4
Release Date: 2005-03-16

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Product Description

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Album Description

Swedish only release featuring Thin Lizzy drummer Brian Downey with some of Ireland's finest bluseman. Recorded live in Dublin. 1999 release. Standard jewel case.

Album Details

Swedish Only Release featuring Thin Lizzy Drummer Brian Downey. Recorded Live in Dublin with Some of Ireland's Finest Bluesman.

Customer Reviews:

the greatest blue's voice in ireland........2003-04-25

There can be no question that this band are the best in western europe at their trade and the bill of fare on the album offers excellent examples of thier exceptional talent. The the only explanation for the unique voice of joe o keeffe is that he has a belly full of gravel and long ago sold his soul to the devil for his gift of song. While the guitar solos are spine melting and an aural feast.

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