Still Falling

Still Falling Artist: Virgil Shaw
Label: Future Farmer
Category: Music


Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
Media: Audio CD
Number Of Discs: 1


UPC: 749322592229
EAN: 0749322592229
ASIN: B000083MGL


Release Date: 2003-01-28

Still Falling


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Tracks:

  1. The Drawing
  2. Golden Sun
  3. Wilderness Of This World
  4. Wet Splashes
  5. Clock On The Wall
  6. Still Falling
  7. Owner Operator
  8. Imaginary Guitars
  9. Sing Me Back Home

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Amazon.com

This sophomore release by former Dieselhed mainstay Virgil Shaw is as accomplished as it is typically idiosyncratic, its potent, quirky twang an ironic reminder that the label "alternative country" more rightly applies to contemporary Nashville's soulless pop than the heartfelt songs herein. With the graceful support of his band, the Killer Views, and guest vocal turns by troubadour Mark Eitzel, Shaw's deceptively folksy songs bound between aching heartbreaks and moments of downright ebullience. "Clock on the Wall" crackles with effusive jealousy at a tardy lover, while "Imaginary Guitars" floats along on pure, languorous charm. But as with most great singer-songwriters, viewpoint is everything, and Shaw's earthy, anxious voice often belies an art-school-bred sophistication that immediately surfaces on the metaphorical impressionism of "The Drawing" and "Wet Splashes," in which the singer finds a perfect allegory for life's and love's foibles in the hidden dangers of roadside puddles--in that respect, call him the Elvis Costello of the heartland. <I>--Jerry McCulley</I>

Album Description

"Virgil's songs fracture images, turn them sideways, and hold them up to the ultraviolet, letting us lucky ones see not just a snapshot, but the beautiful, warped depth of it all. He's damn near the best we got." - Jim Fairchild / Grandaddy

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Wonderful.......2007-03-11

I didn't like this cd at first, but I also purchased Quad Cities, so I popped that on in and was amazed I hadn't heard of this guy before. I didn't take it out of my cd player for weeks. Seriously. So I then gave Still Falling another shot and realized it was indeed different than their first cd, but equally amazing. I strongly recommend buying Quad Cities before this one....but won't be long before you're cravin some more Virgil. And seeing how this is your only other option, haha... I guess you could go ahead and buy them both together. Plus it'll save ya from payin S&H twice. Trust me, ya won't regret it.

5 out of 5 stars unknown artist is cool and eclectic.......2006-07-20

Once again, I can't abide a person leaving reviews of "0" stars. That's just unfair, and hostile! In fact, in this case, it really couldn't be further from the truth. This album is full of dynamic range and intelligent, complex lyrics. I don't know why this artist is still unknown, to tell you the truth. I think he is talented and riveting.

1 out of 5 stars Dreadful..........2005-01-08

If it was possible to rate this album with zero stars, I would. Horrible! I actually threw it in the trash.

5 out of 5 stars

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