American Dreams

American Dreams Artist: Regie Hamm
Label: Universal South
Category: Music


Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
Media: Audio CD
Number Of Discs: 1


UPC: 008817036229
EAN: 0008817036229
ASIN: B00008JPS1


Release Date: 2003-03-18

American Dreams


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Tracks:

  1. It's Alright
  2. American Dreams
  3. Babies
  4. Shelby St. Bridge
  5. Beautiful People
  6. Flying
  7. Infidels
  8. They Know Not What They Do
  9. Old Man
  10. Yolanda's Fine
  11. Victim of Desire
  12. White Suburban
  13. Faith In Paradise

Amazon.com

For a Christian rocker, Regie Hamm has a rather jaundiced viewpoint. More akin to Randy Newman than Michael Smith, the Nashville songwriter brings an acerbic wit, biting cultural references, and a formidable musicality to his debut as he attempts to dismantle the American dream. Hamm's universe is divided into those who search for a deeper meaning and those who don't, and he doesn't even attempt to cushion the blows of those who he sees have wandered off the path, wielding the terrible swift sword of mean-spirited irony and sarcasm as he trashes yuppies, beautiful people, and suburbanites. But as punishing is he is toward excess consumerism, disingenuousness, and superficiality, Hamm holds the old ways close to his heart, like a tattered copy of the <I>Saturday Evening Post</I>, retelling stories of his youth with a reverence and winsome gentleness that is im! mediately appealing. <I>--Jaan Uhelszki</I>

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Awesome, outstanding voice.......2006-05-19

I learned about Regie Hamm from an invitation on MySpace of Michael O, who is also an artist. I fell in love with Regie's voice and music. There are four songs posted on MySpace for Regie and I enjoy listening to all four over and over and over. Babies is incredible, It's Alright has a nice rhythm and rock sound to it. American Dreams is a beautiful song. Infidels, well you can't help but like that song..... ;) I fell in love with Regie Hamm and his voice. I don't buy too many CD's. This one I felt I needed to purchase. Listen and you will see why.

4 out of 5 stars Carry Us.......2005-06-02

Regie Hamm's "American Dreams" CD is an excellent debut. His brand of country/Americana tugs at the heartstrings with excellent musicianship & original melodies. "Faith In Paradise" that closes the CD is an uplifting gospel track, "I believe there are angels, I believe they're gonna lead us home, carry us through the night." My favorite track is "Babies" that had me hitting the repeat button repeatedly. It's a delightful tune about a guy who meets the right girl and starts having domestic inclinations. It makes me think Hamm is a kindred spirit of country classic Mac McAnally. The opener "It's Alright" thunders deliriously with Hamm's enthusiastic vocals, "I've got razors in my easy chair, vultures on my lion's share." Other tracks like "Shelby Street Bridge" and "White Suburban" are also impressive. This is an excellent debut set! Enjoy!

4 out of 5 stars Refreshingly different.......2005-03-02

I was in the mood for something new and took a chance on this album. I picked it because I liked the cover, the title and the fact that there was a photo of a guy by a piano. Very superficial reasons to choose the album, I know. Luckily, I discovered a very good album. I had no idea that this was "Christian" music but while listening, I wondered if the artist was religious because of his lyrics. Thoughtful and at times, very real, comments about our society today. However, good lyrics won't make me listen to an album over and over unless the music is good. This music is good. It sounds like he has a full band with him and I enjoy the variety in the songs. There is a slight pop feel to some of the songs, while others are more ballad like or more zydeco (great rhythm). If you like Robbie Williams, the Wallflowers, Toby Keith, and Dave Matthews, then you will probably like this album. It isn't a work of genius, but it is a work of a good musician and is refreshingly different.

4 out of 5 stars Strong Stuff.......2004-07-09

The reviewer "L.W." is way too harsh on Regie. Regie's songs speak more unvarnished truth than much of the slick, schlocky, cliche-ridden, so-called "Christian" music being churned out today. Regie demonstrates that Christians can be witty, original, authentic, beautifully expressive, and, yes, at times brutally honest and ascerbic. I've worn out Regie's CD. It's great stuff. If you haven't listened, give it a try. Chances are you'll be hooked immediately.

1 out of 5 stars What In The World Is This?.......2003-12-05

Hold on, hold on- this dude is a Christian singer? What's up with "We know we do a lot of crazy s***/Enough to make you throw a hissy fit/Well, take a drink or maybe a hit(you know what I'm sayin')/Cool yourself down/Do another shot before you nuke us"?

Music Album:

  1. The Ritchie Valens Story ~ Ritchie Valens
  2. Couldn't Get It Right ~ Climax Blues Band
  3. Night Moves ~ Bob Seger & the Silver Bullet Band
  4. That's What You Get Babe ~ Kevin Ayers
  5. Earth and Fire ~ Earth and Fire
  6. Reunion ~ Susan Osborn
  7. Grassroots ~ 311
  8. Martin Mull & His Fabulous Furniture in Your Living Room ~ Martin Mull
  9. Once and Future King, Pt. 1 ~ Gary Hughes
  10. String Quartet Tribute to David Gray

Music Album

Music Album

Music CD

Rough Guide to Native American Music ~ Various Artists

The String Quartets

That Lovin' Feeling ~ King Curtis

Trainspotting ~ Trance Groove

Impact

Multirao Da Vida ~ Xangai

Tribal Journey ~ Nu Q & Joe Giea

In the Kingdom of the Lyre ~ Various Artists

Soulful Moments ~ Jazbaat

Colezo! Miura Koichi ~ Koichi Miura