Crooked Fingers

1. Crowned in Chrome

2. New Drink for the Old Drunk

3. Pigeon Kicker

4. Man Who Died of Nothing At All

5. Broken Man

6. Black Black Ocean

7. Juliette

8. She Spread Her Legs & Flew Away

9. Under Sad Stars

10. A Little Bleeding

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Crooked Fingers

Average customer rating: 3.5--Crooked Fingers' weakest record OK-ish Wow!!! gwgngknvWN This guy deserves more recognition

Dignity and Shame Crooked Fingers Manufacturer: Merge Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Indie Rock | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Alt-Country & Americana | Country | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: The Crane Wife Fox Confessor Brings the Flood Tanglewood Numbers Awake Is the New Sleep The Letting Go ASIN: B0007KIFQ4 Release Date: 2005-02-22

Tracks:

1. Islero
2. Weary Arms
3. Call To Love
4. Twilight Creeps
5. Destroyer
6. You Must Build A Fire
7. Valerie
8. Andalucia
9. Sleep All Summer
10. Coldways
11. Wrecking Ball
12. Dignity And Shame

Amazon.com

Erich Bachman continues his plunge into good ole Americana on the Crooked Fingers' fourth longplayer. This time, it's a Southwestern-leaning record; the opening track, "Islero," is a delightful, mariachi-inspired instrumental. These Calexico-ish touches, however, are primarily window-dressing, as it's not like Bachman's really changed his Springsteen-in-Appalachia style. The album's tunes are all sincere, at times painfully so. These are stripped-down and confessional songs that, while musically good and everything, yearn strongly for better lyrics--either the weighty poetry of a Leonard Cohen or the ironic remove of a Joe Pernice. As it is, the songs seem to sit on the fence, never fully drawing the listener into their tales of love gone wrong. A notable exception is "Call to Love," a straight-ahead burner which sounds more than a little like a collaboration between the Eels and Tom Petty. --Mike McGonigal

Album Description

Crooked Fingers is Eric Bachmann. On his fourth full-length, he's supported by a cast of returning players from his 2003 breakthrough release, "Red Devil Dawn" and a few new faces who bring a depth and intensity to his songs. Embracing great traditions of American music from Appalachian folk, southwestern blues, country, and good old rock 'n' roll, Crooked Fingers take their place alongside artists as respected as Bruce Springsteen, Calexico, and Wilco, while maintaining a kinship with new storytellers like Songs:Ohia, My Morning Jacket, and Will Oldham.

Customer Reviews:

3.5--Crooked Fingers' weakest record.......2006-07-13

While many will enjoy this record (touted by the label as more 'accessible' than earlier releases), I wanted to write a review that addressed what I consider to be this album's place in the Crooked Fingers discography.

Eric Bachmann's voice is gritty and broken-down, and in my opinion is one of those voices that a listener either loves or hates. I love it, but the songs on this album don't put it to its highest and best use. Earlier records fit song-style to voice much better. I.e., those earlier records not only sound less polished, they are songs _about_ being broken-down, left-out, mis-fit (ahem, "crooked-fingered"). Listen to the cover of "Sunday Morning Coming Down" from _Reservoir Songs_ and you will hear what I mean. This album is dominated by driving, anthemic songs that are much more confident, even bouyant. Bachmann's voice seems a bit out of place, especially in duets with sweet-sounding women singers.

It may be argued that this album is a healthy progression of Crooked Fingers' sound, and that is for individual fans to decide. But I strongly encourage anyone new to Crooked Fingers to check out those earlier recordings, if not before this one, at least concurrently.

OK-ish.......2005-09-05

Part Tom Petty, part Bob Dylan, part Paul Westerberg but with the indie sensibility which should mean that alt.country and lofi fans would be up for it. The addition of the angelic Sarah Shannon on backing vocals was a masterstroke.

Wow!!!.......2005-07-21

Okay, it's July by now. I think my most favorite cd of this year 2005 will be the newest one from the Walkabouts (which will be released in august) but this one is really, really my number one bij so far!! I love, love love it and keep on listening to it!! Who are you Crooked Fingers? I don't know but I will check it out. Thanks for the wonderfull songs. And to everybody else, buy this beautifull cd!!

gwgngknvWN.......2005-04-19

Crooked Fingers is one of those bands that I have heard good things about. I was never into Archer of Loaf, but many people who worked in the office with me in the mid 1990s, spoke of them. This is their fourth album. Where was I? The first song "Islero" sounds like Calexico. Other songs like "Weary Arms" and "Call To Love" sound more indie folk and new wave. This album has a similar look to it as the new one by Arcade Fire. Maybe the same designer? Maybe these bands will be playing together a lot soon. This record is supposed to be a new direction for the band. Lara Meyerattken adds vocals to some songs. Much of this album relies on American roots music and western swing. It's a dynamic record. It's a valid statement. It's very artistic and pure.

This guy deserves more recognition.......2005-03-26

I'm not sure I'd call this Crooked Fingers best album but I would call it the bands most consistent. I'm not familiar with "Archers of Loaf", but I am impressed with the evolution of Eric Bachman's writing over the four Crooked Fingers discs. One can't ignore the Spanish influence throughout "Dignity and Shame". My favorite cut is "Twilight Creeps". He talks of a woman named Flower-
"Why does everybody always act so tough, when all anybody wants is to find a friend?
Why is everybody always trying to hide the heart which hidden has no use?"
Strong lyric backed with a Mariachi band and you've got a 5 star song. Other standouts are "Valerie","Destroyer" "You Must Build a Fire", and "Call to Arms" Comparisons to Springsteen, Wilco and Steve Earle as well as Iron and Wine all make sense. He does sound a bit like Neil Diamond vocally, but maybe I only think that because of his kick ass version of "Solitary Man" on "Resevoir Songs". I'm just surprised this guy isn't more than a cult hero. I'd love to see his band live. I bet they put on a good show.

Average customer rating: tears in the wine have burrowed down in my spine The Emperor's New Jump Suit? This one's different. Crooked is good, Crooked Works Junkmedia Review - Who would've guessed?

Red Devil Dawn Crooked Fingers Manufacturer: Merge Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Indie Rock | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Alt-Country & Americana | Country | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Vee Vee White Trash Heroes The Crane Wife The Speed of Cattle Vs the Greatest of All Time ASIN: B00007L7E2 Release Date: 2003-01-21

Tracks:

1. Big Darkness
2. Don't Say A Word
3. You Can Never Leave
4. Bad Man Coming
5. You Threw A Spark
6. Boy With (100) Hands
7. Sweet Marie
8. Angelina
9. Disappear
10. Carrion Doves

Album Description

The third full-length and first on Merge from one of the rock underground's most enigmatic songwriters - Eric Bachmann (ex-Archers Of Loaf frontman). Intricate tales of desperation, betrayal, loss and survival. 2003.

Customer Reviews:

tears in the wine have burrowed down in my spine.......2005-07-12

not quite as somber and dark as the first 2 crooked fingers albums, this third album from eric bachmann's post-archers of loaf band is my favourite of their releases (by a very small margin, as i admit to loving the first 2 as well) and the songwriting is breathtakingly achy, just as it should be. bachmann's characteristic growly voice is invariably (and justifiably) compared to tom waits or neil diamond but his lyrics remind me a lot more of robert smith - lots of decay and death and drunkeness with tiny illuminating rays of light surprising you every now and then. the incredible "you threw a spark" rocks and can actually be called upbeat, both musically with its trumpet riffs and also with lyrics that cover a break-up with positivity and directness instead of pining away for lost love and better days.

which is something that crooked fingers does very well, of course, and if that is what you are looking for, you will not be disappointed - there is plenty of lost love and longing on this album. as usual, many of the songs contrast dark and light and desperation, and loss and redemption are frequent themes. the string arrangements add a fuller and more lush and layered sound than previously and unless i am insane and/or living in a dream world, there are also very strong references to "pachelbel's canon" running through the whole album.

if you are already a crooked fingers fan, you will lap up this record like a kitten lapping up milk. and if you are not, then there is something wrong with you and you should seek immediate help by listening to "red devil dawn" right this minute

The Emperor's New Jump Suit?.......2004-11-23

When it comes to music, one thing's pretty certain: people hear what they want to hear. I see it often in press releases where up-and-coming bands want to be linked with, say, Archers of Loaf, but actually sound like HOOTIE.

It seems people want to compare C.F.'s leader/singer E. Bachmann these days with Tom Waits, or Mr. Springsteen, but I don't see why nobody ever mentiones Neil Diamond. Well, N.D. isn't hip, folks.

There are good tunes here, but they suffer from a certain sameness to these ears.... the vocals all seem to be delivered with the same level of intensity, in the same narrow range, with similar chord changes, similar melodies and themes. It's fairly simple music, delivered effectively. Now if only they'd do a cover of "America". Holy cow!

This one's different........2003-11-23

This one has a different sound than the previous stuff. There are horns, it's more electric... Sweet Marie even reminds me of Put It On by Bob Marley, its sort of reggae. So, if what you loved about this band's previous efforts was the melancholy, home-made, acoustic, bar room folk sound - then you will be hard pressed to hear those things in this album at first. At first, all you will be able to think is, "Is this Ring of Fire by Johnny Cash?" Give it a few listens, however, and it begins to shine. It is truly a great album. Every track is a good one. For me though, I don't think it will ever stand along-side of the first two full length releases.

Crooked is good, Crooked Works.......2003-03-06

Red Devil Dawn moves Crooked Fingers ahead by returning to the more lush arrangement of the debut release. Admirers of previous works will not be disappointed with this collection. Familiar themes and textures but with a glass-half-full perspective on a few more songs. You hear the plucked nylon strings' sound of Bring On The Snakes in "Don't Say A Word" but with less of the tortured soul that album presses upon you.

"You Threw A Spark" and "Sweet Marie" should be surpises to most fans, with their lighthearted and joyous lyrics. You still get the somber here with "Carrion Doves" & "Bad Man Coming" but you're not left feeling as sorry for Mr. Bachmann because he seems to have left himself out of the songs this time. Albeit, without losing his stake in the compositions.

My lone remonstration would be that, similiar to previous releases, a few songs come across as "rushed". Some breathing room here and there would round out the compositions a little better. I'm not pretending to know more about composition than Mr. Bachmann (after all, All The Nation's Airports is flawless) but base this opinion on my guttural reaction.

Raise your Crooked Fingers and shout.

Junkmedia Review - Who would've guessed?.......2003-02-21

On Red Devil Dawn, Eric Bachmann sings that he has 30 years of hopes and fears breathing down his neck. Despite such an emotionally harried existence, Bachmann has turned out his most focused effort of his post-Archers of Loaf career. It seems that his songs benefit from a mellowness that comes with age.

Bachmann's transformation from leader of the aforementioned ragtag bunch of Carolina indie rock messiahs to proprietor of Crooked Fingers has always seemed sort of odd. As recently as last week, fans debated which act they prefer on the Crooked Fingers message board ("I wish time froze with Vee Vee," moans one), despite the fact that Bachmann is four releases deep into his latest project, a marriage of bluegrass pub stompers and jaded eloquence.

Not that the evolution isn't remarkable. The Archers employed uncomfortable fistfuls of guitar and belted lyrics that fomented audiences into frothing masses. The first time I saw the band, kids literally hung from the rafters of the club. Upside-down. Crooked Fingers, on the other hand, offers a quieter, more introspective experience structured around an off-center amalgamation of guitars, strings, keyboards and canned beats (as did Bachmann's erstwhile AoL side-project Barry Black, for that matter). Reports indicate that the band can kill a crowd playing acoustic instruments on the floor of a nightclub, as they did during a tour last year.

The first two Crooked Fingers records catalog Bachmann's continued evolution. His vocals, once delivered in gruff, chesty bellows (as in the Archers' "Audiowhore"), have mellowed into a flowing baritone akin to Neil Diamond's. Crooked Fingers' debut and Bring on the Snakes exhibit wider and more cluttered instrumentations, as Bachmann toyed with complex arrangements of more traditional styles of music.

Listening to Red Devil Dawn, Crooked Finger's first release on Merge, suggests that some figurative clouds may have receded for Bachmann. A renewed concentration on electric guitars smoothens the compositions' edges, complementing the steady use of bowed double bass to anchor the bottom end of the songs. Atmospheric keyboards and a dry drum machine continue to color the latest record, as they did on previous records.

While Bachmann's fixation with decay persists (the album's opening line is "Dead in the sun and covered with glue" and the closing number is titled "Carrion Doves"), his new songs are imbued with a greater sense of optimism than ever due to the use of more pop-oriented chord arrangements than previously employed. And while those earlier records sounded more folksy, with Red Devil Dawn Bachmann edges tentatively back in the direction of rock music, albeit with a more mature, softer touch.

That softer touch leaves the door open for Bachmann to explore some new territory: love songs. Two tunes on the record bearing women's names ("Sweet Marie" and "Angelina") approach the realm of ballads, something of a stretch for a guy who half-hollered his way through his singing duties with the Archers. Additionally, the chorus of "Disappear" features the plea "Cary don't cry, I'm going to disappear," which we assume is sung to a person and not the suburb of Raleigh, NC. Not surprisingly, Bachmann pulls off the overtly romantic material, relying on restrained, world-weary singing and smooth string arrangements. Classical fans will note that "Disappear" heavily references Pachelbel's Canon in the chorus.

Interestingly, Red Devil Dawn has an even lower gear. Lightly pulsing bass and plinky mandolin give "Boy With (100) Hands" a downright tender, lullaby-ish feel. Of course lullabies in Bachmann's world are just as sinister as those of Robert Smith's, as evidenced by the lyrics to the downbeat "Don't Say a Word": Those tears in the wine/have burrowed down in her spine/here they come again falling like a driving rain/to take a little piece of her and wash away/so nothing left can be saved.

Though there is no shortage of beautiful, pensive downers on Red Devil Dawn, there are some pointedly upbeat moments too, including the horn-heavy rocker "You Threw a Spark." Built around the same chord progression as that awful James song "Laid," Bachmann salvages the melody with his dry vocals and the almost-over-the-top horns. Horns also open "Sweet Marie," an upbeat number in which Bachmann boasts he is going to go kick the ass of his romantic rival.

Fans will eat up this new record, as the songwriting rivals, and often exceeds, the best of Crooked Fingers' prior curious work. Those who never got on board with the Crooked Fingers sound may find reason to reconsider, as Red Devil Dawn touts Bachmann's most focused work of his post-Archers career. ...

Average customer rating: That swan seems happy Crooked Fingers Must GO!!!! Great Neo-Singer/Songwriter Stuff! just when you thought they were dead Well done, Eric

Crooked Fingers Crooked Fingers Manufacturer: Warm ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Indie Rock | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Icky Mettle Vee Vee All the Nation's Airports White Trash Heroes Seconds Before the Accident ASIN: B00003XAUS Release Date: 2001-11-27

Tracks:

1. Crowned in Chrome
2. New Drink for the Old Drunk
3. Pigeon Kicker
4. Man Who Died of Nothing At All
5. Broken Man
6. Black Black Ocean
7. Juliette
8. She Spread Her Legs & Flew Away
9. Under Sad Stars
10. A Little Bleeding

Customer Reviews:

That swan seems happy.......2006-05-24

Someone stole this album from me recently, and I am looking to replace it. This is music for people who sometimes feel sad, and aren't afraid to admit it. Not that it's terribly depressing. More like melancholy. Or sober. Sober is a good word to describe it. Sober and beautiful.

Crooked Fingers Must GO!!!!.......2004-11-08

Saw Mr. Crooked Fingers over the weekend in San Diego. Had picked up this album prior to the show, but it was too late, the damage was done. The ticket had been purchased and unfortunately, I had dragged a loved down with me. This guy rots, and so do all his albums. I can't even begin to understand how another human being could enjoy this. The music eventually drove us to the far reaches of the club, like mice being repelled to edges of the cage by high frequency. i had to gut it out though, for he was the opening act. eventually, it became torture. needless to say, my date and I aren't together anymore, and I can only blame it on Crooked Fingers.

Back to the album, its folky, stripped down, occasionally rockin, and very repetitive with miserable harmonies. there is hundreds of thousands of better albums out there. DON't DO IT!

Great Neo-Singer/Songwriter Stuff!.......2004-07-19

Came across this album the other night and realized I never said a thing about it here. Ambitious multi-instrumental music that it is only rock by default. I guess it could be party music depending on the people you party with. Not happy goodtime music, though a song or two does have a jaunty feel. A friend who heard this stuff said it sounded like someone just punched Neil Diamond in the face. I would add the caveat that only if Neil was possessed alternatively by a coherent Malkmus and a less quirky Tom Waits. Or perhaps Leonard Cohen jamming with a folky Death Cab for Cutie, though this may be stretching it. Not something in the daily rotation but, very fine.It is good to hear sharp lyrics over expansive arrangements. Not an easy trick. Just listen to a majority of music that calls itself adult contemporary alternative. This stuff kills that crap dead.

just when you thought they were dead.......2004-01-08

ex-Archer's of Loaf strike gold with this their second release. The brilliant lyrics mixed with the banjo/guitar harmony is enough to melt you in your chair. This record will make you reflect upon your life that you once have, are living, and want to live. When I saw these guys live in 2001, and they played most of this record, I found myself dripping a tear and embracing a friend. Quite an amazing record!

Well done, Eric.......2000-09-08

As a long-time Archers fan, I was very excited to pick this CD up when it came out. I suppose you never know what you'll get with Eric Bachman, but I downloaded two tracks from the Crooked Fingers web site so I knew going in that it was going to be different. Doesn't matter -- this is a fine CD. It took a few listens, but when I caught the groove it really came alive for me, especially 'Crowned in Chrome,' 'Broken Man,' and 'Pigeon Kicker.' These are sad, quiet songs, delivered in Eric's Neil Diamond / quiet man voice (think 'Chumming the Ocean') and backed up by pleasing acousitic guitar and some pretty intricate strings -- a nice combination. It's a down album, but Eric seems capable of making just about any style work when he wants to. Definitely worth listening to if you're sick of radio crap and other mainstream stuff. Eric's still the king of the underground, and his lyrics are unsurpassed in my opinion.

Oh, and if you get the chance, see Crooked Fingers live. One of the best shows I've ever seen.

Average customer rating: Pretty good Oh boy... From Archers to Fingers An absolute delight! ugh

Reservoir Songs Crooked Fingers Manufacturer: Merge Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Indie Rock | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Alt-Country & Americana | Country | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Alternative Rock | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Country | 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: White Trash Heroes Fox Confessor Brings the Flood The Crane Wife We Were Dead Before the Ship Even Sank Orphans [Fold-out Digipak with 24-page booklet] ASIN: B0000666ZR Release Date: 2002-05-07

Tracks:

1. Sunday Morning Coming Down
2. Solitary Man
3. When U Were Mine
4. The River
5. Under Pressure

Customer Reviews:

Pretty good.......2006-05-26

I've heard some great covers in my time. This is okay. I do love the choice of instruments and the sound, but I think the covers choice could have been better. I would have loved "When U Were Mine" if Dump hadn't already done this so expertly, or even Cyndi Lauper. The other three aren't as good.

Oh boy..........2004-04-06

First off, I should say that I liked Archers of Loaf. But every time someone who used to play loud and fast gets older and slows it down the ironic t-shirt crowd rushes to call him the second coming of Nick Drake. When I heard about this CD it was easy enough to imagine the results. Slowly pronouncing every word indeed. As though no one has ever heard Prince before. Mr. Bachmann should go back to playing faster and you should file this trash under Frente.

From Archers to Fingers.......2003-06-10

I've been a fan of Archers of Loaf and Eric Bachmann for years. This EP is a classic even for fans who miss the agressive early Archers stuff. It's covers, it's mellow, and it's beautiful renditions with enough originality to make you appreciate the creativity that Chris packs into his songs.

An absolute delight!.......2002-11-24

A banjo, and stand-up bass, and a guy who sounds like Tom Waits with a cold...covering a Prince song and Bowie/Queen's UNDER PRESSURE. It's music that's inventive and wonderful, and will absolutely bring a smile to your face. Plus the cover of Springsteen's THE RIVER is better than the original.

ugh.......2002-08-14

Let me first say that I like CROOKED FINGERS. I have the two full lengths and a handful of those songs have managed to stay in my iTunes rotation for quite some time.

"Resevoir Songs" is a collection of covers which might sound interesting mixed in with a regular set of songs if played live in a small club on an off night...but they're hardly worth collecting on CD.

I should've downloaded the samples first before buying, because I think these slow, Neil Diamond-esque covers are near dreadful. A real disappointment.

Average customer rating: I love Neil Diamond! Amazing... Grows on you like an addiction Haunting and Beautiful {{{sigh}}}

Bring on the Snakes Crooked Fingers Manufacturer: Warm ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Indie Rock | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Alt-Country & Americana | Country | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: White Trash Heroes All the Nation's Airports Vee Vee Icky Mettle We Were Dead Before the Ship Even Sank ASIN: B000056O2S Release Date: 2001-02-20

Tracks:

1. The Rotting Strip
2. Devils Train
3. Surrender Is Treason
4. Sad Love
5. Doctors Of Deliverance
6. Every Dull Moment
7. Here Come The Snakes
8. Theres A Blue Light

Customer Reviews:

I love Neil Diamond!.......2003-05-14

I saw these guys in concert last year and was quite impressed. The CD doesn't quite capture the rawness of the concert or the ensemble feel of the guitar, drum, stand-up bass set-up they used (too much digital blooping and bleeping for what could otherwise be very bluesy and earthy). Some good songs, but some of the lyrics don't stand up to repeated listening. And some of the acoustic guitar work is excellent, but sadly there just isn't enough of it on the CD. I find hints of Nick Drake, but then they disappear, or of Nick Cave, but then they just don't develop, but mostly of Neil Diamond, which I mean respectfully, but still Neil Diamond.

Amazing..........2002-10-26

If I was stuck on a deserted island and could only bring one album, this would be it. Moody, passionate, this album is both beautiful and sad at the same time. Musically, it's some kind of trance Appalachian rock folk for this generation. That is, it captures the way most of the current generation feels. Every song is about being lost, or broken, or old and worn. The singer is obsessed with finding the cure, the rebirth, becoming new again. Just maybe, he finds it by the last track, There's A Blue Light. Someone said this is the new Bob Dylan. I wouldn't disagree. But its darker, more sinister. You could easily put this album on, and stare at the wall in apathy with tears in your eyes before realizing you've just listened to the entire thing. But it is not just that there is a sad overtone to the music here. Beauty can bring tears as well. This album is so perfect it makes me cry. Buy this album, but also get the first self-titled one, which is nearly as good as (or on some days is even better than) this one. But beware: Listening to Crooked Fingers will make all other music sound dull in comparison for the rest of your life.

Grows on you like an addiction.......2002-08-30

Moody and smooth and hits the right notes

Haunting and Beautiful.......2002-04-29

In Crooked Fingers, Eric Bachman has created two masterpieces of albums that any self-respecting melancholy music fan should own. Best described as melodic drunken bar music, Bring On The Snakes is a story cd above any others, crafting and weaving the best song tales since Bob Dylan. If you love AoL, great. If you hate them-well, too bad, but that's no reason not to get this completely different, vastly superior effort. A perfect album.

{{{sigh}}}.......2001-10-26

Do you remember the line from the movie 'American Beauty', the one about sometimes things being so beautiful you don't think that your heart can stand it? It describes this album.

The music washes over you, filing you, yet leaving you hollowed out and open and wanting more even as the music is playing. The guitar and vocals and percussion blend beautifully, and are like an out-of-body experience.

I lost my breath the first time i heard this album, and sometimes i get so carried away by it i need to remind myself to breathe. Take my word for it, stop reading the reviews, and just buy it. You'll be glad you did.

Average customer rating:

Dignity & Shame ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music ASIN: B000AV3QJQ Release Date: 2005-02-22

Album Description

CROOKED FINGERS latest album, Dignity and Shame, is chief songwriter Bachmann's masterpiece. The band convened last spring at Jupiter Studios in their Seattle homebase with producer Marin Feveyear (Screaming Trees, The Minus Five, Presidents of the United States of America, Rosie Thomas) to record and mix new songs. After recording 21 tracks that were intended to be a double record, the band pared the album down to 12 powerful songs of love, lost and found, illustrated by Bachmann's heartbreaking yet newly hopeful lyrics.

Average customer rating:

Bring on the Snakes ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B00005NW74 Release Date: 2004-01-13

Album Description

Aussie exclusive effort from the Archers Of Loaf frontman Eric Bachman. Crooked Fingers blends a mix of drunken beer hall rants (ala The Pogues) with poignant songs in the vein of Nick Drake or Leonard Cohen. Eight tracks. Rubber Records.

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