Search - Tom Freund :: North American Long Weekend

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01/05/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Regrettably, artists on small labels most often find it difficult to rise from anonymity. The mere presence on an obscure label would seem to denote work not worthy of consideration by the many.Well, if you're a living, breathing, feeling human being, Freund's art can speak to your soul and its memories. It's tough to tag his genre, which may be part of the difficulty describing and marketing his music. Freund's is a canvas splashed with urban folk-blues-jazz-rock, capable of transporting the receptive listener to times, places, feelings that I dare say are near universal and precious in the civilized experience.His intoning of thoughtful, poetic lyrics coupled with self-accompaniment on the string bass is both soulful and cool.Spin and LISTEN. You won't be disappointed."

Can't believe I'm the first review

02/18/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Saw Tom a few years back in a small setting- touring with Gram Parker and someone else -who escapes me now- bought a copy of North American Weekend at the show and was blown away.Beautiful voice coupled with musicianship that is bare enough to let the vocals (and lyrics) really shine. Buy this. Everyone should."