Track Listings (12) - Disc #1| All Artists: The Blue Shadows Title: On The Floor Of Heaven - Deluxe Edition Members Wishing: 2 Total Copies: 0 Label: The Blue Shadows Records Original Release Date: 1/1/2010 Re-Release Date: 6/15/2010 Genres: Country, Pop, Rock Style: Americana Number of Discs: 2 SwapaCD Credits: 2 UPC: 826811007423 |
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 | The Blue Shadows On The Floor Of Heaven - Deluxe Edition Genres: Country, Pop, Rock
On The Floor of Heaven is considered by many of those who got to hear it upon its initial release in 1993 as one of the great, unheralded achievements of the alt-country movement. The roots rock masterpiece is now reissued... more » |
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Product Description On The Floor of Heaven is considered by many of those who got to hear it upon its initial release in 1993 as one of the great, unheralded achievements of the alt-country movement. The roots rock masterpiece is now reissued as a two-disc Deluxe Edition via Bumstead Records. Formed in the early 1990s, The Blue Shadows consisted of guitarist and singer Billy Cowsill (now deceased) - who began his career as leader of the legendary American bubblegum group The Cowsills and roots rocker Jeffrey Hatcher - who enjoyed cult success in the 1980s fronting Jeffrey Hatcher & The Big Beat. Together with drummer J.B. Johnson and bassist Elmar Spanier (later replaced by Barry Muir), the quartet forged a style built on the rustic sounds of classic country fused with the pop sensibility of The Beatles and tight harmony vocals that have drawn flattering comparisons to the Everly Brothers. Disc one is the complete original album while disc two has some great cover tunes, lost B-sides and other gems! Similar CDs
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CD ReviewsIf you like a twang in your tunes, you'll love this collecti M. Mazzoni | Emerald City, WA | 07/26/2010 (5 out of 5 stars) "I discovered this group thanks to a segment on NPR's Fresh Air. First, let me say that I'm not a huge country fan, but I do appreciate the classics like George Jones, and Hank Sr. I am also a fan of more recent 'alt-country' artists like Neko Case and Rank and File (from the 80's). I had never heard of the Blue Shadows until I heard the Fresh Air piece but now that I have downloaded and listen to the entire album "On the Floor of Heaven" I am very happy with my decision to buy this. The songs are well written, are true to the genre, feature excellent playing (especially if you're a fan of the 12 string electric guitar), and the harmonies are outstanding. If you like the music of the Byrds, Rockpile, or classic country crooners, you'll enjoy this collection." One of my favorite Cd's from the 90's Joseph P. Sherfy | Austin, Tx | 08/14/2010 (5 out of 5 stars) "I've been lucky to have owned this cd since the mid 90's. A music journalist from Canada who was attending the South by Southwest Music Conference gave it to me as a gift. Wonderful harmonies recall a time, maybe the 50's or the 60's but with a crisp modern feel. For the last 15 years I've pulled this cd out many many times and it inspires me to pull out my guitar as well and play along with the music (no way I can compete with the thrilling vocals). When I saw they'd finally released this cd in the U.S. with a bonus disc I immediately ordered two copies and ran down to the local store to buy one while I waited for the other two. The album sounds as good as ever and the bonus disc is a welcome discovery. Not every song on the bonus disc is up to the standard of the original album but I have found all of them to be quite enjoyable and I highly recommend "Hell Stays Open All Night Long" and "A Paper N a Promise." The Blue Shadows put out a second cd which I hope might also be released and according to the liner notes I understand there are some live recordings. Here is to hoping those see the light of day as well. But no matter what, I am just happy this cd is finally getting some well deserved attention in the lower 48."
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