Truths & Rights

Well, it comes in a cardboard sleeve with no lyric sheets, and parts of it wouldn't play in my finicky old CD player, probably because the CDs got a little warped in transit because of the cheesy packaging. (The lyrics are pretty clear in the songs, so not having a lyric sheet isn't a crisis. The songs I could play on the old player were good enough to justify purchasing a new CD/DVD player the day after I got the CD, which plays both disks just fine.) "Flowers in the Dell" is a little creepy. And after a while the album's overall vocal and musical roughness got on my nerves, so I had to play something else for a bit.

Still, it's an amazing album, too good to knock down a whole star. But if 4.5 was an option, it'd be that.

Torn between 4 and 5 stars........2001-09-09

Still, it's an amazing album, too good to knock down a whole star. But if 4.5 was an option, it'd be that.

He's a pretty good guy.. with a great cd.......2001-08-30

I've seen quite a few live Fred shows, and this cd captures the band at its musical peak. Included are some very new songs, some standards, and some revived classics. The best news is that you can really hear Washboard Hank, who's been a major force in the live shows but sadly missing from the recordings. Pay close attention to Hank's excellent dobro work!
On the down side, the cd doesn't include the between-songs stories, quips, and banter that make a Fred Eaglesmith show a truly a wonderful experience.

TOP TEN FOR YEAR 2001.......2001-06-19

This is cd is more acoustic than his last cd's, you'll have to go back to "Paradise Motel" for the same feeling. The cd is full of raw energy, and Eaglesmith as always is amazing. It's his best cd (from the ones I've heard) and one of the best cd's this year.

Amazing!

Just one problem, at close to 82 minutes it's too short for 2 cd's, it could have fit into one (- some applause and maybe one track less). It's yr money so you better know it before you order.

Average customer rating:

Only the first three songs are excellent!

Fretblanket matures on "Home Truths From Abroad&qu

Great CD, too bad they haven't gotten the notice they deserv

Good album ...

Home truths from abroad

Home Truths from Abroad
Fretblanket
Manufacturer: Polygram Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Junkfuel

ASIN: B000003TW0
Release Date: 1998-02-24

Tracks:

Into The Ocean
Why Can't I Sleep
Supercool
Killer In A Former Life
Hammer And Tongues
Black Tambourine
The Modern Man
Moneyspin
Accident En Route
Abandon Ship
Green Is Green
Me And The Stars

Customer Reviews:

Only the first three songs are excellent!.......2001-06-24

I was introduced to Fretblanket in November 1997 when their video for "Into the Ocean" premiered on an MTV program named 12 Angry Viewers. I IMMEDIATELY fell in love with the video, as did the panelists on the show, who voted it Best Video for that week ---thus giving it a little extra air time. In fact, I know a couple of people who are puzzled as to why MTV didn't nominate "Into the Ocean" for any video awards. (The very first purchase I made on the internet was a copy of Fretblanket's video ---a colorful sort-of 60's Euro-spy piece.) This is LITERALLY my favorite video ever.

When the album was finally available, I was thrilled. And my hopes weren't dashed, until "Supercool" went off. The rest of the album was dull, sluggish filler. Nonetheless, I am very happy with Home Truths From Abroad due to the strength of "Into the Ocean", "Supercool", and "Why Can't I Sleep". (I would describe these three tracks as late 90's surfer music, but NOT anything like The Beach Boys.)

Maybe I'll give the rest of this album a try when I feel like experimenting; but even if I never do, Fretblanket will remain one of my favorite alternative-pop bands of the late 90's.

(Hardcore fans of Fretblanket should pick up Summercamp's album "Pure Juice"; they have a similar musical style.)

Fretblanket matures on "Home Truths From Abroad&qu.......2000-08-17

Score another victory for the English 4 piece Fretblanket. These guys, (who were only 17 when they released their debut album "Junkfuel") have definitely come of age on "Home Truths From Abroad." If catchy, modern guitar driven rock is your thing, you should definitely pick this one up. Vocalist Wil Copely and lead guitarist Clive Powell, both show amazing prowess in their craft, and I can honestly say that as a band, you would be hard pressed to find a better group of songwriters. ~ From the opening notes of the upbeat "Into the Ocean," until the last notes of the far too short "Me & the Stars," Fretblanket will grab you hook, line, and sinker. If you like this one, I definitely recommend their first CD "Junkfuel," which is my absolute favorite CD of all time. Give these guys a listen, you'll thank yourself. Where are they now? If anyone can tell me, please drop me a line at thehazer75@hotmail.com...

Great CD, too bad they haven't gotten the notice they deserv.......2000-07-02

I picked this up for the single Into The Ocean cuz I couldn't find it on MP3 and was amazed at how good this album is - I even bought their prior release. At 1st I just listened to that song (#1) but sometimes I could not get to my Cd player to change it or forgot after that song was over and soon I thought 4 was a great song. Then 5. Then 9. Then the whole CD when I actually listened too it. Great range from acoustic (Killer, Stars) to rock-out (Hammer, Supercool) to everything in between (Sleep). I have my CDs in an album in order from best to worst and this CD is in the #1 spot. Example of hugely overlooked yet extremely talented band. Highly recommended!

Good album ..........2000-05-10

These guys have an earlier album called Junkfuel that is 1000 times better than this budget bin material. Nice example of a Jeckyl and Hyde transformation from one album to the next. Unless you're the Fonze, you're going to realize this album stinks worse than the food at Al's. I am the robot king.

Home truths from abroad.......2000-02-27

one of the greatest albums ever