Oh Holy Fools: The Music of Son, Ambulance & Bright Eyes

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Two bands, four songs each--the eight songs are woven together (odd tracks by Son, Ambulance, and even tracks by Bright Eyes) in a roller coaster of emotion. The trembling vulnerability of Bright Eyes, juxtaposed with the calming freshness of Son, Ambulance creates a landscape of melody and gloom. Certainly, this is territory that is not uncharted, but the honesty with which the stories are told will leave the listener speechless. Son, Ambulance brings a touch of clean, Belle and Sebastian-like simplicity. Bright Eyes further perfects the fervor for which they are known. Together they meld their contrasting sounds into a comfortably singular vision that uncovers the kernel of self-examination that exists inside all of us. --Liz Riley

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Oh Holy Fools: The Music of Son, Ambulance & Bright Eyes

Average customer rating: The Son, Ambulance Surprise It's a Wonder This Got Off The Ground good together conor oh conor Great music

Oh Holy Fools: The Music of Son, Ambulance and Bright Eyes Son Ambulance , and Bright Eyes Manufacturer: Saddle Creek ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Indie Rock | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Indie & Lo Fi | Alternative Rock | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Indie & Lo Fi | Alternative Rock | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Pop General | Pop | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music Indie & Lo Fi | Alternative Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Alternative Rock | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Pop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Rock | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: One Jug of Wine, Two Vessels Home, Vol. 4 Don't Be Frightened of Turning the Page Spend an Evening With Saddle Creek, Bright Eyes, The Faint, Cursive et al A Christmas Album ASIN: B000056MRS Release Date: 2001-01-23

Tracks:

1. Brown Park - Son, Ambulance
2. Going For The Gold - Bright Eyes
3. The Invention Of Beauty - Son, Ambulance
4. Oh, You Are The Roots That Sleep Beneath My Feet And Hold The Earth In Place - Bright Eyes
5. On The Concourse - Son, Ambulance
6. No Lies, Just Love - Bright Eyes
7. Kaite Come True - Son, Ambulance
8. Kathy With A K's Song - Bright Eyes

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Two bands, four songs each--the eight songs are woven together (odd tracks by Son, Ambulance, and even tracks by Bright Eyes) in a roller coaster of emotion. The trembling vulnerability of Bright Eyes, juxtaposed with the calming freshness of Son, Ambulance creates a landscape of melody and gloom. Certainly, this is territory that is not uncharted, but the honesty with which the stories are told will leave the listener speechless. Son, Ambulance brings a touch of clean, Belle and Sebastian-like simplicity. Bright Eyes further perfects the fervor for which they are known. Together they meld their contrasting sounds into a comfortably singular vision that uncovers the kernel of self-examination that exists inside all of us. --Liz Riley

Customer Reviews:

The Son, Ambulance Surprise.......2006-02-25

I purchased this cd as a Bright Eyes fan, having only heard one or two songs by Son, Ambulance. I loved Bright Eyes, and from what I heard of Son, Ambulance, they were alright. But Bright Eyes didn't steal the show here. The Son, Ambulance tracks were just as wonderful. I remember the first time I listened to "Brown Park", I was so shocked that I had to listen to it again. It was that good, probably my favorite track off the disc. This stayed in my car cd player for weeks. For me, the other Son, Ambulance stand out is "Kaite Come True". The Bright Eyes tracks are all of impecable quality, standing out in my mind are "Kathy With a K's Song" and "Oh, you are the roots that sleep beneath my feet and hold the earth in place", but the others are about just as good. The price couldn't really be beat either. I could have downloaded the album for only a dollar less, but the cd does come with lyrics, which is where this music really shines. Great songwriting, probably one of my top ten albums.

It's a Wonder This Got Off The Ground.......2006-01-19

Before you mark this as an unhelpful review please read it. I'm a fan of both of these bands. Hell I'm from Omaha it's almost required. But originally I didnt expect much out of this joining of self obsessed frontmen. It's honestly a wonder that it got off the ground. Props go to Presto studios in Lincoln Nebraska and more specifically Mogis for keeping these two egos in check.

good together.......2005-03-12

This litle record is a perfect hand in glove with two minimalistic, but so strong musical expressions.What more to say? Saddle Creek have got something innovative. Oberst is oveiously only one of the diamonds! Very good! I would give 4,5....

conor oh conor.......2005-01-30

what an excellent split!
if you have a special place in your heart for conor oberst, as i do, this is a sure thing. i wouldn't recommend this for someone who isn't previously aquainted with saddle creek and the kind of stuff they put out, but for a fan of bright eyes, this is a great addition to your collection. before i bought this cd i hadn't heard "son, ambulance" and was pleasantly suprised. their songs are a good balance to the sometimes gratuitous despair and helplessness exhibited in the bright eyes even tracks. track 4 is quickly becoming one of my favorites for bright eyes and "no lies, just love" is just incredible song writing.
this is a great buy. you won't be disappointed!
my hat's off to you saddle creek! rock on

Great music.......2003-09-18

i have just bought "Oh Holy Fools" and think its great, maybe if i didnt have "Lifted" or "Fevers" i would have rated this 5 stars, nontheless "SOn Ambulance" was a surprise, with very solid songwriting, after the 2nd time listening to this cd i was hooked, both bands represent themselves well on this album and i would reccomend this to any bright eyes fans cause its definately worth buying

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