Search - Anders Parker :: Tell It to the Dust

What a gem!

recordnut | 11/09/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"If you haven't checked out these new tunes by Anders Parker, then you need to get on it! I'm a Varnaline fan from way back, and Anders continues to surprise me with each record he pust out. These songs are honest and heartfelt and come from a variety of interesting perspectives. Watch out for the closer "Doornail"...it's a firestarter!



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Fantastic--from an old aquaintance

daniel32 | ny United States | 01/10/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I knew Anders for a few years back when he used to play at Vassar. I was always impressed with his musical ability. I just bought this cd at a local store in New Paltz that continually supports his stuff. I must say I am blown away. I have liked Varnaline, but this is in a different league. Fantastic stuff! And Anders, if you happen to read this, drop me a line....



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Wonderful solo effort

Brian Eric Bothwell | Boise, ID USA | 08/21/2005

(4 out of 5 stars)

"I admit I had never heard of Anders Parker when I saw him open for Richard Bucker a few weeks back (Neurolux, Boise-ID). I was immediately hooked into Anders beautiful, passionate, and hauting music and lyrics. "tell it to the dust" was the song that I remember as being the one that first struck me as both really catchy and beautiful. By the end of the show, I was really blown away. Great stuff! I bought the album later that night, from Anders himself (really nice guy, a bit shy). I have listened to it around 8-10 times since then, and it grows on me more and more. After hearing the live versions of the songs, I was somewhat (but mostly pleasantly) suprised to hear a full band backing Anders on most tracks. While these didn't have the more minimalist appeal of the live show, they also add a new dynamic and energy to the songs. A great example is "So It Goes", which has a wonderful droning wall of sound with electric guitar and drums. Other tracks I think I would prefer stripped-down, with just Anders and his guitar (and keyboard) like he did live. I am hoping either a live album is in the works, or perhaps an all acoustic solo album.



Overall, this is a great album, and one to likely be on frequent rotation in my collection. If you are a fan of M. Ward, Jay Farrar, Nicolai Dunger, Nick Drake, Richard Bucker, etc. then you owe it to yourselve to give "tell it to the dust" a few spins. Also, check out Anders Parker's old band, Varnaline."