Big Rock

Artist: Big Smith
Label: Big Smith Records
Category: Music

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Media: Audio CD

UPC: 683884004724
EAN: 0683884004724
ASIN: B00005ARG1

Release Date: 2001-03-08

Big Rock

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Tracks:

Big Rock
Backwater
No Sir
Die, Dead, Die
Preacher
Poison
Quarry Anthem
John Elvis
What Has Happened?
12" 3-Speed Oscillating Fan
She Lets Me In
Don't You Ever (Ask Me to Leave This Town Again)
Fickle-Hearted Man
Sweet Rivers

Customer Reviews:

One of those Albums you never have to skip a song.......2004-04-02

I just happen to be in a bar on a sales trip to Joplin, MO and heard these guys play. They were wonderful!! Thier music is true to its roots and everyone should have this album. I just need to find out how to get them a gig in Ohio.

Big sounds from Big Smith.......2003-08-19

I've been listening to these boys from the Ozarks since they started playing hopped-up bluegrass at the South Avenue Pizza Company back in Springfield, Missouri. On Big Rock, their sound shifts from fast-paced fun on '12" 3-Speed Oscillating Fan,' to the introspective and lonely-sounding 'John Elvis.' The craftsmanship of the music is excellent (as always), but the lyrics become more socially aware. In 'No Sir' Mark and Jody Bilyeau write, "The only words in spanish, on highway 44, say checkpoint straight ahead so you know who they're lookin' for/ but tell me why does not one say, bienvenidos, enjoy your stay/ you can't tell me that there's no other way" a sharp jab at narrow-minded attitudes. In 'Backwater,' Mark Bilyeau takes a hard look at rural Missouri before concluding that he and his mate will "settle down and raise 'em (their children) right here in this backwater." The musical styles are widely varied. 'She lets me in' is a soft, acoustic ballad, 'Big Rock' has an electric country-blues sound, and 'What Has Happened' carries a piano-driven flavor similar to 1890's saloon music. Add it all together, and you have a well-crafted, musically and lyrically literate album that showcases the broad talents of this truly original band.

I darn dun bought it, und and shure do think its good.......2002-12-31

I really did like this here album, my family and i could finally dance together, and have some good ol love making music. They got a rithym all their own and i sure wish i could afford to go to some of der shows. Getting down and dirty with my cusins never was so much fun til i got this album.

A Branch on the Family Tree.......2001-09-28

Big Rock, while moving beyond the cousin's hillbilly roots in instruments, keeps the vibe of the Ozarks that their firt record had. While the addition of electric guitars and organs may shock some of their fans, Big Rock continues to have the feel of a backwoods party. The best track on the album is their cover of Red Meat's "12" 3 Speed Oscilating Fan" which far surpasses the original. While many of the songs like "Big Rock" and "Preacher" reflect the mountain life, this record moves beyond those themes with songs like "No Sir" (a moving song about cops and racism) and "John Elvis". Big Rock shows that Big Smith is capable of doing more than one type of song and doing those songs well.

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The Benny Goodman Story ~ Benny Goodman

Like Old Times ~ Nick Brignola

Live in Toronto (1952) ~ Lennie Tristano Quintet

Tryst ~ Ian Smith

Best of Dulce Pontes ~ Dulce Pontes

Flying Free ~ Black Eagle

Alice ~ Alice

De Geischt Im Glas ~ De Konig Drosselbart

Os Bambas Da Casa de Samba ~ Various Artists

Para Ouvir ~ Caculinha