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Blue Horse

~ Be Good Tanyas (Artist)
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (42 customer reviews)

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On Blue Horse, their debut CD, three young Canadian songbirds (Frazey Ford, Samantha Parton and Trish Klein) join the neo-trad movement that has given us such notable voices as Iris DeMent and Gillian Welch. But where Welch finds inspiration in the dark hollows and tragic tales of Appalachian music, the Be Good Tanyas seek out sweetness and light, revelling in the interplay of their beautifully trilling voices. Blue Horse is deeply rooted but no exercise in old-time purism; originals outnumber traditional songs, and the core accompaniment of guitar and banjo is often supplemented by bass and drums, creating a lilt redolent of Rickie Lee Jones in "The Littlest Birds" and a reggae-tinged groove on the haunting old ballad "Rain and Snow". The band name may be a bit tough to get your lips around, but the music of this talented trio is a refreshing drink from a clear mountain stream. --Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers

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5.0 out of 5 stars I am In Agreement, Oct 11 2004
By Neil Sellon (Toronto, Canada) - See all my reviews
just wanted to agree with the people who have pointed this out as the excellent album it is. Perhaps one of the only things that I would like to point out is the superlative Chieftains style treatment of the old standard "Coo Coo". What should sound like old hat is fresh and new on this album. The Blue Horse gets top marks.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Just Excellent, Jul 13 2004
By Diana Moll (Alpharetta, Ga United States) - See all my reviews
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One of my very best cds in my collection. I never get sick of listening to the Be Good Tanyas.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Something new and wonderful, Dec 1 2003
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This is the best CD of any genre I've heard this year, even though I'm not sure what genre it is. I suppose they've created a new one. If you like the sound clips here, you'll like the entire CD, which is remarkably consistent.

I am absolutely delighted to have discovered such a unique sound. In a broad sense, it reminds me of discovering the Band 30-some years ago, with the loose homey feeling of their music, but these sweet little songs make the Band sound pretentious by comparison. Yes, there are other folk singers, bluegrass singers, alt-country singers with girlish voices who make beautiful music. But none of them makes music like this, and this CD has become an indispensable part of my collection.

It isn't that there is a remarkable voice here, or an amazing instrumentalist. It's the creation of a sound that's truly their own. I'm not sure I'd go as far as those below who call it angelic, but it's surely a sweet, if light, pleasure.

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5.0 out of 5 stars needed this
I have to give 5 stars to women who put themselves out there and do what they want. Their music is familiar, yet different enough to keep my interest. Read more
Published on Aug 30 2003

5.0 out of 5 stars If there were a heaven, this is what would be played there
These four women (that's counting Jolie Holland!)
produce some of the most beautiful, sweet, wierd,
intriguing, compex, and utterly arresting haunting
vocals I have... Read more
Published on Aug 8 2003 by Charles

5.0 out of 5 stars OK I'm Too Lazy To Write Reviews for both CDs
So, one review applies to both The Be Good Tanyas' cds. Incredible! If you like roots music, if you like beautiful darkly turned music by sweet, child-like voices, you'll love... Read more
Published on Jul 28 2003 by timwellman

5.0 out of 5 stars they found it
Someone has finally picked up the scent of folk, wherever it has been lost to the four winds all of these years. Read more
Published on Jun 24 2003

5.0 out of 5 stars these girls are saving modern music
the be good tanyas are one of the greates female bands since joni mitchell.
Published on April 29 2003

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing
I absolutely love this CD!! The harmony, acoustics everything about it is simple, ear-catching, and 'soulful'. Read more
Published on April 16 2003 by Leanne

5.0 out of 5 stars Happy music
I bought this CD a year ago after seeing an ad for the Tanyas in "No Depression" magazine and then hearing to "The Littlest Birds" on their Web site. Read more
Published on Mar 5 2003 by M. Herbst

5.0 out of 5 stars and the leading voice sounds like ...
norah jones!!
excelent cd, no middle of the road quality, even if standards are there. a "must" in your collection, interesting, infectious, deep, joyful. Read more
Published on Mar 4 2003 by Javier A. Goliszewski

5.0 out of 5 stars Love this album
This album is amazing; if you could wear-out a CD I would have done so by now. The BGTs have beautiful voices, amazing harmonies, and are great on their instruments. Read more
Published on Feb 28 2003 by Jonathan Foise

5.0 out of 5 stars soothes my soul
I was lucky enough to catch an interview featuring the Be Good Tanyas on NPR. I bought the CD on a whim and fell absolutely in love....I want to share this CD with everyone!
Published on Dec 30 2002

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