- Audio CD (Jan 28 2003)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Label: Musicrama
- ASIN: B000083MGA
- Other Editions: Audio CD | LP Record
- Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (26 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #121,014 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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Track Listings
| 1. Queen of the Underworld |
| 2. TKO |
| 3. Wendy |
| 4. Downliner |
| 5. Brooklyn (Acoustic) |
| 6. The Fine Art of Self-Destruction |
| 7. Riding On The Subway |
| 8. High Lonesome |
| 9. Solitaire |
| 10. Almost Grown |
| 11. Xmas |
| 12. Cigarettes & Violets |
| 13. Brooklyn |
Product Description
From Amazon.com
Jesse Malin segued from a decade as frontman for NYC's D Generation, a band whose glam-metal pose was as ironic as it was misunderstood, to this reincarnation as shrewd, stripped-down Gotham singer-songwriter. Comparisons to Bruce Springsteen have already been floated, but Malin's sensibilities here are as subtly shaded and introspective as the Boss's are broad and declamatory. Midwifed by producer/ex-Whiskeytown frontman Ryan Adams, Malin's affection for the likes of Bob Dylan, Neil Young, and Steve Earle is obvious, but filtered through a savory, pop-conscious mélange of musical textures that evoke everything from Motown to Tex-Mex. Malin's lyrical sense is no less evocative, with simple lines conjuring up worlds of possibilities. It's a debut whose heartfelt country-by-way-of-Delancey-Street songs may bolster notions that irony is indeed dead in the post-9/11 world, but also one whose honesty of voice and purpose ensures the wake will be brief. --Jerry McCulley
Album Description
Artemis Records is proud to present the stunning debut album from native New Yorker Jesse Malin. Produced by Ryan Adams, the album features guests Melissa Auf Der Maur (Smashing Pumpkins, Hole) Joe McGinty (Ween, Spacehog, Psychedelic Furs) and Ryan himself. Includes two bonus tracks, 'Cigarettes & Violets' & 'Brooklyn' (hidden track). 2003.
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1.0 out of 5 stars
Are you kidding?,
By "mrdaniels" (NY) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Fine Art of Self-Destruction (Audio CD)
It's amazing how untalented some people can actually be. Would anyone actually listen to this guy if Ryan Adams wasnt on the album? The answer: No.Squirt hot glue in your ears then listen to a drunk sing on a subway platform and you'll get the same effect.
1.0 out of 5 stars
ahhhhh,
By A Customer
This review is from: Fine Art of Self-Destruction (Audio CD)
This record is as bad as anything Adams has ever done, so its fitting they work together. The talent and spirit of NYC is gone, so being held on a pedistale in NYC these days is by no means something to brag about. Stop milking your insignificant band that ended years ago.
1.0 out of 5 stars
nice try.,
By A Customer
This review is from: Fine Art of Self-Destruction (Audio CD)
it is completely cliche these days to be a punk rocker, have your band break up, and then go on to start your next project...your singer/songwriter/alt-country band. seriously, there's a lot of folks doing that. count mr. malin in that box as well.his exuberance is the only thing that makes him noticable at all. for the most part, this records is an attempt to be some great american voice, and all he really has to say is "hey, i grew up in new york city! AND i was in a punk band!" see him live and you'll be treated to a 20 minute story for every 4 minute song the guy plays. unfortunately, the stories aren't even really funny or that interesting. if you like the country/rock thing, i'd much more recommend the slower ryan adams records (he also produced this record) or the weakerthans, who actually take the genre and really push their punk background into it instead of playing the cliche puppet role.
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