Shortstack - The History of Cut Nails in America

Title: The History of Cut Nails in America Artist: Shortstack Release Date: 11/14/2006 Label: Gypsy Eyes UPC: 634457180024 Genre: Rock Styles: Alternative Pop/Rock, Post-Grunge, Punk-Pop, Alternative/Indie Rock Moods: Boisterous, Bravado, Fun, Messy, Bright, Gritty, Party/Celebratory, Rousing, Lively, Snide, Stylish, Confident, Freewheeling, Knotty, Passionate, Playful, Rambunctious, Energetic, Quirky, Whimsical Total Copies: 2 Number of Discs/SwapaCD Credits: 1

1. Wiseblood
2. Riverbend
3. Wreckin' Ball
4. Ten Thousand Acres
5. Good Intentions
6. Two White Horses
7. Man in Love
8. Red Eyes
9. G.B.D.
10. House on Fire
11. Tomorrow Never Comes
12. El Saboteur

Year Type Label Catalog # 2006 CD Gypsy Eyes 001

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Shortstack tries to invoke a great deal of an americana feel to it on History of Cut Nails in America, but it's a hit-and-miss affair for the most part. The rolling, chugging "Wiseblood" has a rockabilly bend to it à la Stray Cats but also brings to mind a group like Elliott Brood. However, they hit paydirt with the refined, crisper, darker and sharper arrangement on "Riverbend" that could be mistaken for a cover of an old Jimmie Rodgers train yodel effort performed by Chris Isaak. Just as strong is the lonesome feel one gets from the simple but infectious "Wreckin' Ball" that is in no hurry to wrap up. Things stay on course during the rambling, rowdy rave-up of "Good Intentions," so much so that the listener will have a hard time not dancing to it. Think of Elvis Presley performing "Mystery Train" and this might have been a possible B-side. If there is one drawback to this record, though, it's that Shortstack walk down the same path far too often. A perfect example of this is "Two White Horses," which has a similar rockabilly pace as earlier tunes. Another one is the tired instrumental "G.B.D.," that drags the album down somewhat. A notable departure from this is the pleasing but slow "Man in Love" that strolls along with a Hank Williams-like gait. "Tomorrow Never Comes" has a jazzy, swinging vibe to it that is also another welcome change. ~ Jason MacNeil, All Music Guide

Name Credits Adrian Carroll Guitar, Vocals Ben Licciardi Engineer, Mixing Burleigh Seaver Piano, Lap Steel Guitar, Vocals (Background), Guitar, Mixing, Vocal Harmony, Organ Chris Schultz Bottle, Audio Engineer, Engineer Craig Schumacher Engineer, Audio Engineer Eric Enger Assistant Jonathan Kreinik Mixing Assistant Mike Pahn Double Bass Scott Gursky Vocals (Background), Vocal Harmony, Percussion, Percussion