Other Ways of Speaking

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There's a temptation to judge 30 Odd Foot Grunts harshly, given that Russell Crowe's talent as a singer falls far short of his acumen as an actor. But that isn't entirely fair. Veering somewhere between David Bowie and Chris Isaak, Crowe's rough but nuanced voice provides a perfectly good vehicle for these vignettes of dashed love and struggle. Erring a bit on the wordy side, with choruses that ramble, the songs are rescued by solid and often adventurous musicianship. Often a nasty snarling guitar asserts its splendidly ugly head, reminding one of nothing so much as the menace of vintage ZZ Top. The oddly named ensemble is best served by more raucous numbers in which the players sound like early '80s pub rockers on a loon. Unselfconsciously retro, the band is full of attitude and sass, but that all dissipates on maudlin songs like the self-absorbed "Unfaithful Man" and the wooden and clichéd "Full Length of the River." Chrissie Hynde adds some class when she duets with Crowe on the conflicted love song, "Never Be Alone Again." --Jaan Uhelszki

Product Description
2003 release, featuring Russell Crowe, contains 15 tracks including a duet with Chrissie Hynde and a cover of 'Folsom Prison Blues'. Artemis Records.

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Other Ways of Speaking

Average customer rating: Other ways of speaking- Russell Crowe LIKE THE SMEAR OF RED LIPSTICK ON A HOBO I'll give Russell a little credit... Wish I discovered this a few years ago... Other Ways of Speaking

Other Ways of Speaking Russell Crowe , and 30 Odd Foot of Grunts Manufacturer: Artemis Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Australia & New Zealand | International | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music Folk Rock | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Folk Rock | Folk | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Bastard Life or Clarity Gaslight 30 Odd Foot of Grunts - Texas Bastard Life or Clarity For the Moment ASIN: B00008BNTD Release Date: 2003-04-08

Tracks:

1. The Same Person
2. Painted Veil
3. Never Be Alone Again
4. Mission Beat
5. What's Her Name?
6. Inside Her Eyes
7. Other Ways Of Speaking
8. Full Length Of The River
9. Afraid
10. All The White Circles
11. Unfaithful Man
12. Charlie's Song
13. Swallow My Gift
14. Folsom Prison Blues (Hidden Track)

Amazon.com

There's a temptation to judge 30 Odd Foot Grunts harshly, given that Russell Crowe's talent as a singer falls far short of his acumen as an actor. But that isn't entirely fair. Veering somewhere between David Bowie and Chris Isaak, Crowe's rough but nuanced voice provides a perfectly good vehicle for these vignettes of dashed love and struggle. Erring a bit on the wordy side, with choruses that ramble, the songs are rescued by solid and often adventurous musicianship. Often a nasty snarling guitar asserts its splendidly ugly head, reminding one of nothing so much as the menace of vintage ZZ Top. The oddly named ensemble is best served by more raucous numbers in which the players sound like early '80s pub rockers on a loon. Unselfconsciously retro, the band is full of attitude and sass, but that all dissipates on maudlin songs like the self-absorbed "Unfaithful Man" and the wooden and clichéd "Full Length of the River." Chrissie Hynde adds some class when she duets with Crowe on the conflicted love song, "Never Be Alone Again." --Jaan Uhelszki

Album Description

2003 release, featuring Russell Crowe, contains 15 tracks including a duet with Chrissie Hynde and a cover of 'Folsom Prison Blues'. Artemis Records.

Customer Reviews:

Other ways of speaking- Russell Crowe.......2007-02-02

I am very disappointed with this cd- i enjoy, Russell Crowe singing and acting. Why is it, that this is the first time,i have been disappointed in buying a cd from company. On the back of cd-there are listed 15 tunes- number 14- farm noises is not noted as being played- but, i neither hear tune 13 or 15.. One of all,i am interestedin hearing is FOLSOM PRISON BLUES. WHEN I PHONED AMAZON- THEY SAID- THAT THERE WAS NO FOLSOM PRISON BLUES- AS THE LAST TUNE- OR NOT INCLUDED AT ALL- THAT FARM NOISES IS THE LAS TUNE- NO SOUNDTRACK- WHY IS THIS CD- BEING MISREPRESENTED.

LIKE THE SMEAR OF RED LIPSTICK ON A HOBO.......2006-06-08

I'm not quite sure what the others are basing the positive reviews on... the lyrics are ill at ease and the vocals by Mr. Crow are underwhelming and actually a bit embarrassing for the listener.

Put some lipstick on ugly and its just painted ugly.

I'll give Russell a little credit..........2005-09-30

I didn't enjoy this CD as much as "Bastard Life," but I still have to give Russell Crowe kudos for writing his own stuff. Extra kudos for the cover of "Folsom Prison."

Wish I discovered this a few years ago..........2005-09-18

After seeing Russell Crowe on a repeat of the Charlie Rose show promoting CINDERELLA MAN, I impulsively downloaded "My Hand My Heart", his internet-only "solo" CD. I was blown away, and quickly ordered the Grunts' back catalog- This CD was the first to arrive, and I am equally impressed. Favorite tracks are Painted Veil and Inside Her Eyes, although all the tracks are standouts. I'm bummed that the band has "dissolved/evolved", but they are new to me, and I'm happy to be so pleasantly surprised when I had no expectations. Go to iTunes, and download the Russell solo CD. I literally haven't stopped playing it in a month, and am seeking out "Great Big Sea" who collaborated with RC on "My Hand My Heart"... Good stuff!! Looking forward to receiving GASLIGHT and BASTARD LIFE OR CLARITY...

Other Ways of Speaking.......2005-04-11

This is the first CD of TOFOG/Russell Crowe I have listened to. What a surprise! I loved it from the beginning. I have to say his vocals are not meant for every octave but then who has that range?? The musicians lift each song and even if the vocals(lead by Crowe) aren't always the best, the music is awesome!! It makes great traveling music on a sunny day with your sunroof wide open! I am buying the rest of their work and hope it as good as OWOS. That song is worth the entire CD price. Buy it.

Average customer rating:

Other Ways of Speaking 30 Odd Foot of Grunts Manufacturer: Difrnt ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Australia & New Zealand | International | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Alternative Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Gaslight Bastard Life or Clarity ASIN: B00009YXAO Release Date: 2003-08-05

Tracks:

1. Painted Veil (I Should Have Been Amazed)
2. Never Be Alone Again - Chrissie Hynde, 30 Odd Foot of Grunts
3. Mission Beat
4. What's Her Name?
5. Inside Her Eyes
6. Same Person
7. Other Ways of Speaking
8. Full Length of the River
9. Afraid
10. All the White Circles
11. Unfaithful Man
12. Charlie's Song
13. Swallow My Gift

Tracks:

1. Documentary Footage/Chrissie Hynde Video Interview [DVD]

Album Description

The highly anticipated 2003 album from Hollywood megastar, Russell Crowe (now under the moniker of Russell Crowe & Thirty Odd Foot Of Grunts)! Initial copies will feature a bonus enhanced CD, featuring a duet (audio) with the Pretenders Chrissie Hynde & live video footage. Difrnt/Artemis.

Album Details

Very Limited Versionwith Bonus Enhanced CD featuring a Duet (Audio) with the Pretenders Chrissie Hynde and Live Video Footage. This Edition features Exclusive Artwork.

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