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Flower Petals
The Subdudes
Flower Petals
Genres: Pop, Rock, Classic Rock
 
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In 1987, four musicians got together for what they envisioned would be a one-time performance at Tipitina s in New Orleans. It was a night of mostly acoustic music sparse instrumentation with a strong emphasis on songwriti...  more »

     
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All Artists: The Subdudes
Title: Flower Petals
Members Wishing: 7
Total Copies: 0
Label: 429 Records
Original Release Date: 1/1/2009
Re-Release Date: 8/25/2009
Genres: Pop, Rock, Classic Rock
Style: Album-Oriented Rock (AOR)
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 795041774620

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In 1987, four musicians got together for what they envisioned would be a one-time performance at Tipitina s in New Orleans. It was a night of mostly acoustic music sparse instrumentation with a strong emphasis on songwriting and vocal harmonies. The show far exceeded expectations, and on that March night the Subdudes were born. Nearly 23 years later, after numerous well-received albums and several years of hard touring, The Subdudes (Tommy Malone, John Magnie, Steve Amedée, Tim Cook and Jimmy Messa) keep groovin along with the release of their newest album, Flower Petals.

Flower Petals, in fact, has something of an Old West flavor. The songs are loosely tied together by a common theme, set at the turn of the century and mostly told from the point of view of a soldier who has passed on. Toward the end of the recordings, the narrator's spirit is finally released to the great beyond.

Interestingly, Flower Petals was originally envisioned as the follow-up to Miracle Mule, the first post-reunion CD by the band that was released in 2004. By August of 2005, the songs for Flower Petals were all written, and rough demo recordings had been made. The band s label at the time, however, persuaded the band to put the project on the backburner and focus on what the label thought would be more appealing: slicker, more commercial songs.

In conversations through the years, each of the band members, though, has talked about wanting to return to Flower Petals. Then, last fall, the band embarked on an all-acoustic tour and the guys found themselves returning to the stripped-down sound that harkened back to their earliest days as the Subdudes. It was the perfect sound to complement the rootsy, Americana songs of Flower Petals, so proper studio work on the songs finally got under way earlier this year.

The band performs mostly unplugged on the recordings. Tommy Malone, of course, is prominent on lead vocals and acoustic guitar, with electric guitar on a number of songs; Magnie plays mostly accordion in lieu of organ, and Steve Amedee is featured prominently on mandolin on several songs. Tim Cook and Jimmy Messa again split bass chores, with Tim also helping out on percussion. The compositions are jointly credited to the five subdudes.

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CD Reviews

Another great subdudes CD
marchesi | CA | 09/13/2009
(5 out of 5 stars)

"This is yet another great CD by this incredibly talented group. It has more of a country feel than other subdudes CD's, but still has all of thier incedible harmonies and musical beauty with subtle nuances. Not as much tambourine, but some really nice mandolin playing by Steve Amadee, and of course John Magnie and his incredible gift with the accordian."
Play It Forward!
J. Kelley | 09/08/2009
(5 out of 5 stars)

"Let's start a music movement, purchase one for yourself, and another to gift! That is what I do when I purchase a Subdudes CD, and my friends who receive them are always satisfied! As always, I am wonderfully surprised with new music by the Subdudes. The harmony, lyrics, and instruments used to create this cd are outstanding, I am still hearing 'new' sound every time I listen. Yes, this particular album is different from Street Symphony, showing how truly multifaceted this rare gem of a band truly is! They continue to shine through their music, as brilliant as ever!"
So Creative and fun!
Patricia A. Owens | Shady Side, Maryland | 09/08/2009
(5 out of 5 stars)

"Well, once again I am driven to listen again and again to this piece of work. The guys never cease to surprise me with their diversity and creativity. I love the acoustic instrumentation and sparse use of any filler. The words are those that would be used ever so naturally in a conversation. This is a quality that I find very endearing in all of their recordings. The lyrics allow the personalities to come to life of the characters in this story and in the 'Sho' Looks Guilty' song, sho makes you wonder! Is he? I'm still trying to decide, and am just completely lulled into their 'slowhand' groove with 'Wedding Rites' that reminds me how powerful their songs convey love and happiness to me! Makes me fall right back in love with my husband all over again! Their Redemption Dance song just gets my toes a tappin' like a good ole' bluegrass number. Gosh I love these guys! And finally the liltingly lovely and layered effect of the Flower Petal song. The lovely maiden still wondering. Hmmmmmm. I'd say that he loved her very much. We all have questions and doubts in our lives, dont we?

I do know that I dont doubt my love for this collection of songs, or for ANY of their songs! Thumbs UP!! Way up!!"