Full-Length Stereo Recordings

Full-Length Stereo Recordings Artist: Robert Crenshaw
Label: Gadfly
Category: Music


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


UPC: 076605224929
EAN: 0076605224929
ASIN: B00000J283


Release Date: 1999-06-08

Full-Length Stereo Recordings


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Tracks:

  1. All I Want To Do Is Be With You
  2. I Love To Pretend
  3. She's Not You
  4. When The Rain Comes Down
  5. Half A Heart
  6. Nobody Wins
  7. Put The Bottle Down
  8. It's Not Over
  9. Everyone's In Love With You
  10. This Guy's In Love With You

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Marshall Crenshaw's brother (and former drummer) Robert makes his solo debut with this likable 10-cut disc. <I>Full Length</I>'s eclecticism is similar to Marshall's, with Robert dipping into popabilly that stakes tent space somewhere between Ricky Nelson and a low-tech Cars sound ("All I Want to Do Is Be with You," "She's Not You"); Bacharach stylings (a cover of "This Guy's in Love with You" as well as the brothers' own "Everyone's in Love with You") and an atmospheric singer-songwriter moment ("When the Rain Comes Down") help him make a broader claim. If Marshall's meld of love-struck sentiments and bittersweetness appeals to you, you'll find this worthwhile as well. <I>--Rickey Wright</I>

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars Promising Start.......2001-08-10

Robert Crenshaw's debut album is well worth a listen. Best-known in the past as drummer for his brother, Marshall, Robert steps out and shows himself to possess formidable songwriting ability, and he's particularly adept at writing strong "climbs" and bridges. His voice is reminiscent of his brother's and of Buddy Holly's, and while his range is somewhat limited, he knows how to build a good production with plenty of harmonies to support the lead vocal. His style alternates between "popabilly" and Burt Bacharach-type pop, but there are occasional rocking moments, such as the "rip it up, boys"-charged break in "She's Not You." Oddly, the drums occasionally seem "out of pocket," as if he were concentrating too much on being the vocalist/writer and neglecting some of his stickman chops. Finally, for an album with "Full Length" in its title, this CD is just a little lean. I would have preferred two more three more originals in place of "This Guy's In Love With You," though the latter is worth a chuckle for the line "they say you think I'm fine...so do I!" All in all, a promising start to Robert's solo career.

5 out of 5 stars Great songs you can sing along and groove to!.......1999-07-06

A stellar first album from the younger Crenshaw brother.Wonderful tunes you can sing along to and it makes you move your feet to and fro.Polished production and performances by both veterans,and "never have heard of's":I predict not for long.Splendid job,Mr.Crenshaw!

5 out of 5 stars Refreshing Effort, That Demonstrates RC's Versatile Talents.......1999-05-29

This collection covers a wide variety of styles that would compare favorably to Todd Rundgren, The Bee Gee's and Roy Orbison, all great artists in their own right...

- Yet, this is DISTINCTLY ALL ROBERT CRENSHAW!

There are no dog's on this CD. Every song is enjoyable to listen to - Yes, even Burt Bacharach's "This Guy's In Love With You" (I can't believe I said that). I used to think that was just a song for wedding receptions, but I guess Robert really found a jewel in the archives that has been overlooked.

My overwhelming favorite song is "All I Want To Do Is Be With You" because it simultaneously is both familiar and unusual. The chorus is one of those you can hum all day long. Yet there is a curious added 1/2 measure on each verse that throws the whole thing off kilter for some added intrigue.

These songs are filled with clever, thoughtful lyrics, all making sense to the average person (they quite possibly will make sense to the below and above average persons, as well). There is no guessing what words Robert is singing; these are very articulate, correctly enunciated lyrics, put together with some nice harmonies. Robert is undoubtedly a very accomplished singer.

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