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Bless You
Court & Spark
Bless You
Genres: Country, Alternative Rock, Pop, Rock
 
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Not since Wilco emerged from Uncle Tupelo has such a skillful group of what are, essentially, indie kids added so ambitiously to the alt-country canon. Bless You taps into the spirit of 1950s Nashville and 1960s and '70s L...  more »

     
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All Artists: Court & Spark
Title: Bless You
Members Wishing: 3
Total Copies: 0
Label: Absolutely Kosher
Release Date: 10/23/2001
Genres: Country, Alternative Rock, Pop, Rock
Styles: Americana, Indie & Lo-Fi
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 653225001620

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Not since Wilco emerged from Uncle Tupelo has such a skillful group of what are, essentially, indie kids added so ambitiously to the alt-country canon. Bless You taps into the spirit of 1950s Nashville and 1960s and '70s Los Angeles to create an album that's soulful and earnest, with crystal-clear production and an Appalachian sound that eludes most No Depression-era artists. Like the foremost of their musical brethren--Gillian Welch, Varnaline, Neko Case, etc.--the Court & Spark have also been legitimated by the support of a bona fide country-rock pioneer; in this case it's former Byrd and Flying Burrito Brother Gene Parsons, who joins the string section on three of the band's recorded songs. Nonetheless, Bless You finds the quartet neglecting the playfulness and joy that characterize songs by predecessors and peers alike. Through all the album's beautiful waltzes and shuffles, wispy vibratos and stirring harmonies, the romantic wistfulness it affects so consistently eventually becomes its one flaw. But with an upbeat tune or two, or for a melancholy mood or rainy day, Bless You would be perfect. --Sarah A. Sternau

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Steve Carroll | London, UK | 11/09/2002
(4 out of 5 stars)

"Ah!, the sound of weakening sunlight - the perfect soundtrack for the end of the day - any day. This is bruised orchestral folk from the premier division, a magnificent set of songs to shatter your heart and elevate your soul. Bless you"
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Alter Kocker | CHICO, CA United States | 08/04/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)

"If you buy only one Court and Spark, buy Bless You. I purchased Ventura Whites (well acclaimed) and the newer Dead Diamond river, and while each have some strong content, they don't come very close to Bless You. Sorry no words on the sound - see other reviews - but I really like it. Haven't parted with a daily dose for about three weeks now..."
ALONG WITH WILCO
Argyllsox | New jersey shore | 09/17/2002
(5 out of 5 stars)

"along with wilco these guys are new shining stars on the muisc horizon. with amazing songs,lilting melodies, deep emotions and great vocals (when pat campbell joins in it has a exene/john doe vibe). this is a must own for fans of alt-country, actually its a must own for music lovers period."