Break Your Mother's Heart

Break Your Mother's Heart Artist: Tim Easton
Label: New West Records
Category: Music


Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
Media: Audio CD
Number Of Discs: 1


UPC: 607396604326
EAN: 0607396604326
ASIN: B000087JC5


Release Date: 2003-02-11

Break Your Mother's Heart


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Tracks:

  1. Poor, Poor LA
  2. Black Hearted Ways
  3. John Gilmartin
  4. Hanging Tree
  5. Lexington Jail
  6. Hummingbird
  7. Amor Azul
  8. Watching the Lightning
  9. Man That You Need
  10. True Ways

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Amazon.com

A thousand sad-eyed strummers studied the sacred texts of L.A.'s Class of '72: Neil Young's <I>Harvest</I> and Gram Parsons's <I>GP</I>. Writing and recording 30 years later in the same town, Tim Easton cribbed from that scene too, but his third solo disc echoes a much less commonly cited source: Jackson Browne. Though Easton's easy, affable vocal tone has always been a bit Browne-like, the similarity goes far beyond the superficial this time--not least because Easton enlisted the rich, relaxed backing of a cadre of SoCal session vets, each of whom played with Browne previously. Here, Jai Winding's Hammond organ animates the Eldridge Cleaver-inspired single "Poor, Poor LA," Greg Leisz's Dobro colors the dreamy "Amor Azul," Heartbreakers guitarist Mike Campbell adds depth and jangle to "Black Hearted Ways," and drum giant Jim Keltner and bassist Hutch Hutchinson keep the beats. Of course, none of that would matter if Easton's songs weren't simply so good. Though it loses steam slightly in its second half, this smart, catchy, and carefully detailed disc proves that sometimes, they <I>do</I> make them like they used to. <I>--Anders Smith Lindall</I>

Album Description

Produced by John Hanlon (Neil Young, Grandaddy, Beach Boys), Break Your Mother's Heart has the warmth and feel of the past. Nearly all of the ten songs were cut in one or two takes, with Tim Playing guitar and singing live in the same room as the band. The CD features Tim on acoustic and electric guitars, harmonica, mandolin, keyboards and percussion. He was accompanied by a close-knit trio of skilled session players led by master drummer Jim Keltner (John Lennon, Randy Newman), bassist Hutch Hutchinson (Bonnie Raitt) and keyboardist Jai Winding (Jackson Browne). The well-traveled Athens, GA resident has made a name for himself on the road, having played with the likes of John Hiatt, Cowboy Junkies, The Flatlanders and The Jayhawks among others. <P>Break Your Mother's Heart is firm testimony that Tim Easton is a unique and identifiable song stylist and this is a career record that ought to delight, provoke and engage all who listen.

Customer Reviews:

2 out of 5 stars Ehhh...........2004-01-29

Well, I had some high expectations about this album. I thought I would hear a voice with that something special. Anyways, listening to it was dissappointing. I just went into that long list of music that just "floats" by. Not much to go give a big shout out for.

5 out of 5 stars 5 stars.......2003-12-26

No complaints. Lexington Jail is my favorite on this album. If you like him, try James McMurtry.

5 out of 5 stars Listen with your headphones so you don't miss a thing!.......2003-08-04

There is a lot to recommend here-from the sand and honey vocals, the outstanding rhythm section, the truly fine guitar playing, the great lyrics, including many hooks and sing-a-long choruses. Add the overall feel of a live recording and you have a really great record. The opening song, "Poor, Poor L.A" is a real gem about a crack addict and all his excuses sung as a midtempo rocker. "You don't have to break your mama's heart to change the world" is the chorus, and it sticks because I sing right along with it every time I hear it! The next song is "Black Hearted Ways" and it too has a memorable chorus. "John Gilmartin" is sort of a folk song-the story of a once strong man who fell down the stairs and has turned into a drunken recluse that no one wants to be around. "Hanging Tree" is about a stifling relationship and neither of the partners are able to work up the courage to leave. I don't want to bore folks with too many details, so my advice is to get this cd, listen to what really talented musicians can do. And pay attention to the nuances-the organ, percussion, bass, guitars, lyrics and the way Tim phrases the song. Just outstanding-highly recommended!

5 out of 5 stars Tim Easton---Always in my CD player.......2003-06-17

I fell in love with Tim Easton's music when I heard him open for Mark Eitzel in Portland, OR last year. I quickly snatched up "The Truth About Us" and found it to be brilliant and heart-felt. "Break Your Mother's Heart" took about three listens and I was hooked. (I'm now trying to find a copy of "Special 20.") Tim's gravelly voice and beautiful lyrics meld together perfectly, creating songs that provide sometimes humorous and sometimes heartbreaking glimpses in to other people's lives (listen to "John Gilmartin" for the heartbreak).

And regarding a previous review ... who compared him to Matthew Sweet?? That's just a bizarre comparison; I don't hear it at all. It's hard to compare him to anyone, but I think that if Paul Westerberg and Wilco were to smash together, they might sound something like Tim Easton. But Tim is unique, and his music can stand on it's own. Tim never has trouble finding people to play on his albums, and seems to be able to pick and choose among immensely talented musicians---it's a testament to his own talent.

If you haven't bought the album yet, do so and you won't be disappointed ... and while you're at it pick up "The Truth About Us" as well!

3 out of 5 stars

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