Industrial Lullaby

Industrial Lullaby Artist: Stephen Fearing
Label: Red House
Category: Music



Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Media: Audio CD
Number Of Discs: 1


UPC: 033651012023
EAN: 0033651012023
ASIN: B000007TMN


Release Date: 1998-07-21

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  1. Canadian Music Giants
  2. Robert's Top 15 Albums

Tracks:

  1. The Upside Down
  2. So Many Miles Away
  3. Industrial Lullaby
  4. Home
  5. Coryanna
  6. Long Suffering Waltz
  7. Blind Indifference
  8. Dog On A Chain
  9. Man O' War
  10. Anything You Want
  11. All The King's Horses
  12. Robert's Waterloo
  13. When The World Was A Well

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  2. So Many Miles
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Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars HAVE NO FEAR(ing)??? ....BUY THIS!.......2002-08-25

I've been looking for anything by this dude for ten+ years...ever since I learned he penned "The Most Beguiling Eyes" at a Gregson & Collister show in Seattle circa 1990. I was not disappointed as this disc is pure brilliance! A splendid combination of lyrics, vocals & guitars. I was instantly in love after the initial chords of "The Upside Down", though the biggest payoff was later --- I knew he was a Canadian (Clive informed us he was from Vancouver at the Seattle show), but imagine my delight when I was pegged to the tune "Blind Indifference" by the searing electric guitar and went scrambling for the liner notes to confirm that yes, it was Bruce Cockburn lending his mastery to this offering. The liner notes gave it away that I could anticipate Margo Timmons singing on the tune immediately following, though it diminished the enjoyment not a wit.

Stephen is obviously a well travelled poet who's talent defies his lack of publicity --> score this disc and impress your friends before he (hopefully) secures the acclaim he deserves!

5 out of 5 stars Blown Away!.......2000-09-03

I stumbled across this guy during a performence at a small music club in Calgary, Alberta two yers ago. I had heard he could play but I had no idea! He blew me away. He stood alone centre stage with a single guitar and created 2 hours of music that left me speechless. If you're a fan of John Hiatt, you'll go crazy for this guy. On a different note, check out "Blackie and the Rodeo Kings". Stephen plays with this threesom of great guitarists and they just Rock! I've purchased and enjoyed all Fearing's albums but Indsutrial Lullaby is in my core group of "Driving Albums". It is superb. Thanks Stephen.

4 out of 5 stars Lullaby showcases songwriting.......2000-06-08

Those who are familiar with Fearing from his work with Blackie and the Rodeo Kings will not be disappointed by his solo work. Industrial Lullaby is a well-written, well-performed effort.

The sparse production allows Fearing (of fellow Rodeo King Colin Linden) to come right up close instead of being relegated to below a pile of studio rubble.

At times, Fearing meanders dangerously towards the preachy, protest type of music. But Fearing redeems himself with such gems as "Home" and the sweet reflection of "Corryana."

5 out of 5 stars An excellent album!.......1999-06-21

A talented singer-songwriter from Canada, Stephen Fearing isn't easy to describe and comparing him to other artists simply would not do him justice. Suffice it to say that he is definitely worth a listen.

Listeners familiar with his first U.S. release from 1993, The Assassin's Apprentice, will not be disappointed by his latest effort, Industrial Lullaby. A memorable voice coupled with skillful guitar work (the latter showcased on the tracks "Robert's Waterloo" and "Long Suffering Waltz") will have you listening to his songs time and time again.

My personal favorites include "The Upside Down," "Home," and "Dog on a Chain." In live performances, Stephen Fearing will tell you that "The Upside Down" is about Canadian politics, and the lyrics "But you can't run, you can't hide from the clowns / The circus performs in every town" deliver his humorous punch. "Home" is a toe-tapping song that you'll find yourself humming for days to come. And "Dog on a Chain" is a gorgeous ballad with Margo Timmons of the Cowboy Junkies. It's not the first time that Stephen Fearing has created beautiful music with a fellow Canadian; fans of Sarah McLachlan would be wise to check out their collaboration on the song "Expectations" from The Assassin's Apprentice.

All in all, Industrial Lullaby is an excellent album!

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