- Audio CD (Aug 20 2002)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Format: Import
- Label: Sony Music Canada Inc.
- ASIN: B000066BXG
- Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
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Track Listings
| 1. Stutter |
| 2. Paris |
| 3. Here Nor There |
| 4. Wonderful |
| 5. 22 Steps |
| 6. Clay Pigeon |
| 7. One Day |
| 8. Miss USA |
| 9. Wedding Song |
| 10. Mavis Said. |
| 11. Everest |
| 12. Hymn |
Product Description
From Amazon.com
There's a profound difference between irony and understatement, a simple truth that fuels Andy Stochansky's big-label bow from its quavering opening guitar notes. While the multi-instrumentalist and Toronto native has managed two previous releases (the well-received indies Radio Fusebox and While You Slept), he's spent most of the '90s as a sideman, including a long stint as Ani DiFranco's drummer. But it's his latter-day, novice's intrigue with the acoustic guitar that fuels much of this subtly evocative standout. With a voice that teasingly wavers between a weary Ray Davies and angelic Jeff Buckley dreaminess, Stochansky's deceptively austere constructions build on elegantly simple melodies and loping rhythms, the introspection and impressionism of their lyrics building a sense of hypnotic intrigue. The dominant subject here may be love, but hardly in the traditional romantic sense; the singer often filters the emotion through prisms of indifference ("Here Nor There"), humanistic spiritual yearning ("One Day"), fatalism ("Wedding Day"), and even as a father struggling to come to terms with his gay daughter ("Miss USA"). Some, like "Wonderful (It's Superman)" and "Mavis Said...," gather enough steam to become anthems, but Stochansky never lets them stray from his compelling, less-is-more ambient-pop sensibility. --Jerry McCulley
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Andy's stock will rise.,
By A Customer
This review is from: Five Star Motel (Audio CD)
Andy Stochansky rocked the house in his performance at St. Ambrose University. Upon taking the stage the crowd was a little reserved and not sure what to expect. Yet, as soon as Andy strummed his first cord and began to sing everyone was taken back. The song which stood out the most to me was "22 Steps" a nice melody with lyrics that would impress even the most weathered listener. Andy put on a great set, and was met with loud clapping and cheering from the crowd. Once his set was over I talked to Andy about "Five Star Motel" and he was a really nice guy. So for all you music lovers check out Andy his voice reminds me of Bono with a lisp.Press On Anthony
4.0 out of 5 stars
Strong Pop Rock,
By Delvis "dmraymon" (Plymouth, MI United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Five Star Motel (Audio CD)
As an Ani fan I was not sure what to expect when I picked this CD up. At first I was surprised (disappointed?) at what a commercial sound it seemed to have - THEN I listened a little more. This is a very good CD. The songs are lyrically very strong, 22 Steps is my favorite. Many reviewers have commented on his voice, some friends have asked Is that Bono? New U2? No this is not a U2 album! Frankly, Andy Stochansky has his own intelligent voice and a wonderfully accessible sound. A very enjoyable album.
5.0 out of 5 stars
I'm hooked,
By "rwebb01" (Louisville, KY United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Five Star Motel (Audio CD)
I just saw Andy perform live this past weekend, and was blown out of the water! I had heard Ani mention Mr. Stochansky on "Living in Clip" and was interested to see what he was putting out now. After the show I got to talk to Andy and he signed my CD, and now I really couldn't take it out of my CD player if I wanted to. I highly recommend this album, especially "Here nor There," "22 Steps," and "Everest." The music is refreshing, positive, calming, and contemplative all at the same time. And I always have more respect for people who write and play their own stuff, and Mr. Stochansky is a genius in this department. I am also impressed with his ability to step out of his own point of view, and write lyrics from another perspective besides his own. His lyrics are very inspiring. Go buy this CD!!
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