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Sparrows in the Bell
Pines
Sparrows in the Bell
Genres: Alternative Rock, Folk, International Music, Pop, Rock
 
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Featuring the talents of David Huckfelt and Benson Ramsey, The Pines combine elements of roots, blues and rock music to create a raw, haunting sound that is inventive and compelling. Sparrows In The Bell is a darkly ro...  more »

     
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All Artists: Pines
Title: Sparrows in the Bell
Members Wishing: 6
Total Copies: 0
Label: Red House Records
Original Release Date: 1/1/2007
Re-Release Date: 6/12/2007
Genres: Alternative Rock, Folk, International Music, Pop, Rock
Styles: Indie & Lo-Fi, Europe, Britain & Ireland
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 033651020127

Synopsis

Album Description
Featuring the talents of David Huckfelt and Benson Ramsey, The Pines combine elements of roots, blues and rock music to create a raw, haunting sound that is inventive and compelling. Sparrows In The Bell is a darkly romantic collection of original songs along with traditional tunes that have been updated for a new generation of folk fans. Like other roots acts of their generation, The Pines create timeless music that is hip and relevant yet evokes century-old ghosts, inspired by romantic writers and roving troubadours. Sparrows In The Bell was produced by The Pines and Benson's father Bo Ramsey (Greg Brown, Lucinda Williams) and mixed by Tom Tucker (Prince, Jonny Lang) It was recorded in just four days with the help of a whole lot of Minneapolis talent including bassist Chris Morrissey (Mason Jennings, Andrew Bird), drummer J.T. Bates (Michel Portal, John Gorka), singer JoAnna James, members of the Spaghetti Western String Co. and Benson's brother, keyboardist Alex Ramsey. The centerpiece of the recording, though, is The Pines themselves. David's strong voice and rhythmic acoustic guitar blend seamlessly with Benson's soft raspy vocals and grooving electric guitar riffs. Whether singing a wistful love ballad like "Without A Kiss," or a restless song of unfulfilled dreams like "Let's Go," the duo has an unmistakenly original sound. Paying homage to traditional music of their youth, they artfully cover "Careless Love," giving the song a rolling Americana sound that is contemporary and fresh. The Pines create a sound all their own, walking a thin line between sweetness and sadness, harkening back to the folk, blues and country songs that they heard growing up in small-town Iowa.

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CD Reviews

Why didn't I hear about these guys sooner?
Mockingbird | 06/11/2008
(5 out of 5 stars)

"I'm actually writing this review because I tried to google their lyrics, and discovered that they HAVE no lyrics ANYWHERE online. In fact, there aren't even fansights.

This shocks me, because I found tons of lyrics posted for bands like Wolf Parade, but nothing for this amazing band which was an instant favorite the first time my friend played their music for me.

Actually, I knew by the first riff of the intro that I was in love.

This band is talented beyond belief--their lyrics, their versatility, their presentation, their passion.

I wish I was better at writing reviews, because I cannot find enough good words to say about the Pines, and specifically this CD--which is even BETTER than their last, in my opinion. There is definite development here, and I can't wait to see what else they come out with next.

Definitely give them a try!"
Once again...
greg s. | Minnetonka, MN United States | 06/12/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)

"The Pines have once again created their real, yet mystical, songs of beauty. The product description above, says it well."