The Carlton Chronicles: Not Until the Operation's Through

NME
"Like a flannel shirt that's lost it shape and clings to you...there's something gloriously lived-in about Will Johnson's songs."

Product Description
South San Gabriel, like Centro-matic, emanates from Will Johnson’s immense vault of songs. While Centro-matic are best known for their bombastic, fuzz-laden rock songs and Johnson’s solo recordings tend toward the sad and sparse, South San Gabriel is the outlet for his open-ended, hallucinatory pop songs. The dazzling journey of The Carlton Chronicles fits neatly on a shelf alongside Iron & Wine, Sufjan Stevens and Smog, blending stunning songwriting with a delicate, nuanced approach to production and orchestration. Between Johnson’s three musical outlets, he’s now released twelve full-lengths (not to mention countless EPs and singles) and The Carlton Chronicles has raised the bar once again. Only one question remains: What could possibly be next?

The Carlton Chronicles: Not Until the Operation's Through,South San Gabriel,Misra Records,Pop,Rock,Rock/Pop

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The Carlton Chronicles: Not Until the Operation's Through

Average customer rating: continued praise A masterpiece simply put........ a masterpiece beautiful, powerful, delicate. Powerfully Potent Cat Nip............

The Carlton Chronicles: Not Until the Operation's Through South San Gabriel Manufacturer: Misra Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Fort Recovery Welcome, Convalescence Murder Of Tides Great Lake Swimmers South San Gabriel Songs/Music ASIN: B0007UDCK8 Release Date: 2005-04-05

Tracks:

1. Charred Resentment The Same
2. Predatory King Today
3. Affection's The Pay
4. The Dark Of Garage
5. I Am Six Pounds Of Dynamite
6. This Rookie Runs
7. I Feel Too Young To Die
8. Stupid Is As Stupid Does
9. Sicknessing

Album Description

South San Gabriel, like Centro-matic, emanates from Will Johnson's immense vault of songs. While Centro-matic are best known for their bombastic, fuzz-laden rock songs and Johnson's solo recordings tend toward the sad and sparse, South San Gabriel is the outlet for his open-ended, hallucinatory pop songs. The dazzling journey of The Carlton Chronicles fits neatly on a shelf alongside Iron & Wine, Sufjan Stevens and Smog, blending stunning songwriting with a delicate, nuanced approach to production and orchestration. Between Johnson's three musical outlets, he's now released twelve full-lengths (not to mention countless EPs and singles) and The Carlton Chronicles has raised the bar once again. Only one question remains: What could possibly be next?

Customer Reviews:

continued praise.......2006-05-05

I dont know why I get upset at the lack of recognition this album gets. Any other band or any other record I love I'm glad that no one knows about them. makes me feel like they are mine. But this record is different. I want everyone to hear it. I want everyone to experience it like I have. It is a revelation.

A masterpiece.......2005-04-09

Beautifully poetic. Songs chronicle the odyssey of Carlton the cat and his grass-is-always-greener longings and subsequent escape adventures. Sadly sweet, lyrical, heart-tugging and just plain fun at times. I love this cd and feel closer to it than any I've purchased in years (and I mean years!). Cheers to Will J. and crew. I'm hooked and can't be without this one at my side at all times...just knowing the cd is close by makes me feel better about everything. An absolute masterpiece. *sigh*

simply put........ a masterpiece.......2005-04-08

Wow. Will and crew may have perhaps outdone themselves this time. Beautifully intriguing soundscape set in three acts as seen through the eyes of Carlton the Cat. Wonderful blend of guitar, steel(thanks Matthew Stoessel), banjo(Howard Draper) and , of course, Scott's keyboards and violin. All interwoven and wrapped around Mark's bass (also plays guitar - it's fun to watch the guys switch around instruments during the live sets) and Matt's impeccable drumming and production. And who but Will could put together the lyrics and music for such a fantastic opera. Just phenomenal.
I love the fact that Centromatic/South San Gabriel/Will Johnson all have their own distinct qualities and characteristics. I have three favorite bands and anxiously await each new release (has there ever been a more prodigious songwriter than Will). If you have the chance to see the band live in whatever guise, drop whatever you are doing and make it to the show. Not only does the Centro gang always put on one hell of a show, they are all genuinely nice guys. The Carlton Chronicles is an amazing work of art which I truly hope garners the attention it deserves. Good guys deserve good things to happen.

beautiful, powerful, delicate........2005-04-07

this is a record you listen to and wonder how you lived without it for so long. the songs flow together like some sort of indie rock opera. laid back and epic at the same time. Will Johnson continues to deliver essential music.

Powerfully Potent Cat Nip...................2005-04-06

A very nice follow up and progression from 2003's Welcome, Convalescence, The Carlton Chronicles must be taken as a whole rather then a bit at a time. This is not something you put into the player and expect it to hit you in the face but requires the listeners involvment in the textures that weave throughout the complete work. Exquisitely crafted by Matt Pence and company, the Carlton Chronicles follows the adventure of Will Johnson's cat on a journey through self awarness. The real reward lies in the ambient spaces created on pedal steel by Matthew Stoessel and Will's unusual delicately but powerfully placed vocals.
This is a work that slowly rewards the listener with each encounter much as most of the Centro-matic collective works, wrapped in an eternal and timeless musical quality that stands the test of time. All hail the new kings ...............

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