Frequently Bought Together
Product Details
Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?
|
Track Listings
| 1. Moses |
| 2. Let Him Fly |
| 3. Every Little Bit |
| 4. Time Will Do The Talking |
| 5. Mad Mission |
| 6. Poor Man's House |
| 7. Forgiveness |
| 8. You Never Get What You Want |
| 9. Sweet Lorraine |
| 10. Not Alone |
Product Description
Amazon.ca
It's not surprising that Living With Ghosts, the first Patty Griffin album, has all the immediacy and intimacy of a bunch of demos knocked up by a songwriter during those brief early moments when the songs are still vibrantly new and exciting, zipping around in her brain like atoms in a molecule that's about to tear itself apart. After all, a bunch of demos is exactly what it is. Recorded back in 1996, the rootsy young Bangor, Maine singer-songwriter used these minimal acoustic guitar and voice recordings to score a publishing contract but, fortunately for anybody who loves nothing better than a good song well sung, they were considered good enough to release in their raw state. Comparisons to Bruce Springsteen crop up in her press reviews, but she's really somewhere in between Bonnie Raitt and Lucinda Williams, sparky and sincere, honest and uncomplicated. Although lacking the production values and country-rock band arrangements of her later albums, songs like "Let Him Fly" and "Every Little Bit" need nothing more than Griffin gives them here. --Johnny Black
What Other Items Do Customers Buy After Viewing This Item?
Customer Reviews
Most helpful customer reviews
By momo_adachi
Format:Audio CD
Patty Griffin's perfect-for-folk voice, awesome guitar skills and beautiful lyrics really struck a chord with me. Her personality shines throughout this entire album and it screams with whispers; sparse production, simple arrangements and gritty poetry make this album a force to be reckoned with. It's surprising and sad that not many people have heard of Patty Griffin; if you haven't, you should. If you like country, folk, or acoustic your record collection is empty without the soothing down-home rootsy, raw sound of Griffin's piercing voice and truthful words.
Format:Audio CD
Spectacular debut album from an incredible talent. I had the privilege of seeing Patty on the Concert for a Landmine-Free World tour. Despite being on stage with stars like Steve Earle, Emmylou Harris, Nanci Griffith, Bruce Cockburn, and Mary Chapin Carpenter, Patty stole the show. I was completely unfamilair with her before the show, but I came away with 2 reasons to believe I had just heard something special --1) Earle had to follow her in the rotation, and at one point simply reacted to her song with a "yikes" and 2) my ex-wife hated her.
By A. Loebs
Format:Audio CD
and that's also my favorite of her songs. I bought the CD after hearing a track on headphones at a music store. It turns out this was not the CD I had heard, so I was shocked by the raw, edgy solo performance, wasn't sure I liked it. Now I LOVE this CD. The lyrics are intelligent, poignant, and insightful and the melodies, the voice intonation, and the guitar licks match them perfectly. She is masterful. Sometimes it seems she can take my deepest, most hidden emotion and then yank it out and place it in front of me.
Want to see more reviews on this item?
›
Go to Amazon.com to see all 128 reviews
4.8 out of 5 stars
Most recent customer reviews
2.0 out of 5 stars
Kept getting it as a recommendation....
So I finally bought it and found out that on at least one song, she yells! That is not signing. Some of the other songs sound OK, but that yelling song grates on my nerves and is... Read more
Published on Jun 7 2004 by Woodie
5.0 out of 5 stars
Why aren't there 6 stars?
It might be hard to believe, but all these glowing reviews are spot on. This woman can write, play and sing right up there in the top 10 of all time. Incredible.
Published on Nov 30 2003 by greasergrrl
5.0 out of 5 stars
exceptional
this is my favorite album. her voice is EXTRAORDINARY, the lyrics are poetry, gritty and graceful at the same time. Read more
Published on Nov 27 2003 by Samantha C. Timmons
5.0 out of 5 stars
"You never get what you want"
In this case, this c.d. was what I wanted. Patty Griffin is an excellent artist. She writes from within and speaks to every facet of ones life. Read more
Published on Oct 7 2003
5.0 out of 5 stars
You Gotta Listen to this one
Probably my all time favorite album, right above Blood on the tracks, Blue and Car Wheels, probably a notch above Porgy and Bess, what else can I say. Read more
Published on Aug 21 2003 by KhyberNY
5.0 out of 5 stars
Gripping
A girl friend of mine was recommending some albums to me and mentioned Patty Griffin's first release, Living with Ghosts. I was hooked after the first song. Read more
Published on Jun 30 2003 by Daniel Johnson
5.0 out of 5 stars
Absolutely Beautiful
I've owned this CD for a few years now and it's as magical now as it was then. Patty is truly a gifted and talented singer - her songs are so personal yet universal at the same... Read more
Published on May 13 2003 by Brian
5.0 out of 5 stars
Still listening, still loving this album
I originally reviewed this album in 1999, and four years later, I still love it. And her newest, 1000 Kisses, is just as amazing. Read more
Published on April 30 2003 by Lorraine
5.0 out of 5 stars
It would take an acrobat, and I already tried all that.
I have tried EVERY genre of music, and EVERY artist, and Patty clearly beats them all out. She is truly amazing, and speaks to me through her lyrics. Read more
Published on April 18 2003
5.0 out of 5 stars
Incredible debut from our best songwriter today
Took me a while to like this album, but when I finally got it, I realize what a genius Patty is. I doubt if I will ever tire of listening to her.
Published on April 12 2003 by KhyberNY
Listmania!
Look for similar items by category
- Music > Folk > Compilations
- Music > Folk > Contemporary Folk > Singer-Songwriters
- Music > Pop > Singer-Songwriters
- Music > Rock
Feedback
Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?
|
