Welcome to My Century

Welcome to My Century Artist: Bob Hillman
Label: Brave New World
Category: Music



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


UPC: 616892174226
EAN: 0616892174226
ASIN: B00006497F


Release Date: 2001-10-25

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Tracks:

  1. Welcome to My Century
  2. Valentine's Day
  3. Games
  4. Greenland
  5. The Latenight
  6. Movie Star
  7. I Need You
  8. Anywhere
  9. Las Vegas
  10. Too Bad For You
  11. Tolstoy
  12. Bolted Down
  13. Secret Masterpieces

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Why isn't this guy famous?.......2003-12-22

When I saw Bob Hillman open for Suzanne Vega, he was just another opening act. I bought this CD that night, and now his songs have become part of my life. With the lyrical flair of Sting mixed with power-pop arrangements that remind me of the Gin Blossoms or the Wallflowers, Hillman's music has what it takes to make it. While most of the songs deal with your typical pop song topics - love, loss - he tweaks them in unique ways. You've got respect a song writer who compares his lover's coldness with ice caps of Greenland or who explains an unexpected love encounter as if it were a plot in a Tolstoy novel. 'Games,' 'Anywhere', and the title track are all strong pieces. This guy should be famous. Why isn't he?

5 out of 5 stars bob hillman: round two.......2002-12-14

bob hillman returns with welcome to my century. this is bob's second effort and it rocks. bolted down brings down the house every time he plays it live. and ask him how he came up with the lyrics for greenland. his answer is why he is a great songwriter. he is clever, synical, sarcastic, sincere, honest. hillman is a true musical artist who doesn't sacrifice his attitude or belief for the big time. although given the chance, he may think about it.

5 out of 5 stars Tolstoy Would Approve.......2002-06-08

Bob Hillman's "Welcome To My Century" reminds us that not much has changed from one generation to the next, Tolstoy's themes hold:
"Like epic poetry, old folk songs
Gargantuan themes, impossibly long
War and peace and right and wrong."

But you don't have to read Russian novels to recognize a great writer when you hear one. That Hillman writes songs gives the genre a much appreciated and welcomed taste of genius. He writes of ordinary fears (going bald) and self consciousness (asking a movie star for and autograph). He writes about addictions and rock & roll stars (wanna be's & has beens), a girl from Iowa, an alcoholic dad.Ordinary themes, heart breakingly strong. Musically, it all fits, from his smoky rugged voice to the haunting acoustic guitar strings.

I love this album; have played it over & over again; one of those perfect soundtracks that resonate with where I currently find myself. Don't miss Bob Hillman! If you do, "too bad for you"!

5 out of 5 stars Bob Hillman is excellent! Smart, Funny and Great listening........2002-05-02

I highly recommend "Welcome To My Century". Mr. Hillman is part of the New York folk scene that includes such artists as Jack Hardy and Suzanne Vega. While he has not gotten as much press as his peers, his music is great. What sets his music style apart from his serious pop/folk peers today is his use of both large doses of humor and charming self-deprecation in his songs. This low-key attitude is especially endearing when compared to his "movie star" looks.

In a song such as "Greenland", you will find him traveling to the icy North in this humorous tune that spins several factoids about the country while slyly commenting on a failed relationship. Download the song for yourself and see. On the opposite end of the spectrum is his critique of "Las Vegas" which laments the artificial nature of casinos and comments on the odd cast of characters you might find there. What you will find in all of his songs is an intelligent point of view combined with a kick[ing] melody. He is really fun to listen to -if you have a stressful commute you must consider playing his music as a welcome stress-buster! Do yourself a favor and buy this album. If you enjoy it as much as I did, check out his first effort: "Playing God".

Music CD:

  1. Turning Point ~ David Wilcox
  2. Live at McCabe's Guitar Shop, 2.11.01 ~ Ralph Stanley & the Clinch Mountain Boys
  3. Gypsy Fire ~ Richard A. Hagopian and Omar Faruk Tekbilek
  4. After Yesterday ~ John Gorka
  5. The Knitter ~ Cheri Knight
  6. The Journeymen ~ The Journeymen
  7. Under American Skies ~ Tom Paxton & Anne Hills
  8. Tribal Meetings-Andean & Native Flute Music ~ Native Flute Ensemble; Wyra Punko; Mesa Music Consort
  9. Singing the Fishing ~ Ewan MacColl With Charles Parker & Peggy Seeger
  10. Close as We Can Get/Nine 'Til Midnight ~ Robin & Linda Williams

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Music CD

Music CD

Jasmine ~ Jasmine

The Old Songs ~ Margaret MacArthur

Sin After Sin ~ Judas Priest

Live Without a Net ~ Angel

Lagrimas de Cera ~ El Lebrijano

Milan Compilation ~ Various Artists

Vol. 3-Blues Generations

Darbar ~ Jasraj

Halloween III: The Season Of The Witch - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack ~ Alan Howarth

What's Up Daddy ~ Skuba