- Audio CD (Oct 22 2002)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Label: KOCH ENTERTAINMENT LLC
- ASIN: B00006GOA9
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #189,794 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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Track Listings
| 1. Gone Away |
| 2. Night Time Lover |
| 3. Too Many Borderlines |
| 4. Mr. Jingle Jangle |
| 5. Sweetheart Town |
| 6. Oklahoma Blues |
| 7. Down, Down (I Don't Believe You) |
| 8. The Round And Round |
| 9. No Depression (In Heaven) |
| 10. Crossing Over |
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Ripley...A little known gem.,
By K. J. Nemec (Ashland, WI USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Ripley (Audio CD)
For those of you who like the tractors and their style of music, this album does not have the same upbeat, toetapping rhythm, but is an ablum that truly captures the suberb singing talent of their lead singer. The songs and style of music contained on the album is uplifting, inspiring and truly a delight to listen to; and like the songs on each one of the tractors' ablums, there's not a sleeper in the bunch, each song a gem in itself. The album is truly a hidden gem that shouldn't be missed.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Yes! Album of the Year, 2002!!,
By Maxwell Syndstrom (Future Inland Sea, US) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Ripley (Audio CD)
If Steve Ripley's Martin D28 is indeed his only friend (as he writes in "Oklahoma Blues," one of ten wonderful songs on this, his latest, self-titled album), he's one of the lucky souls on earth to have such a good, faithful, trusted one. "Ripley" is many incredible things -- an album with actual songs, actual instruments, beautiful recording, soulful singing, easeful jamming, emotional breadth _and_ depth -- but it's easy to miss that it's also a fantastic, understated masterpiece of folk and blues and electric guitar-playing.The playing and the mix almost bury the guitar work, but fortunately this is not a loud (i.e. compressed, flashy, show-off, technique-for-technique's sake) album; turn it up and listen closely and you'll hear guitars sing like they rarely seem to be able to do any more. Steve does seem to have a large circle of warm-hearted friends, though, as each song here features accompaniment from a variety of folks, some known, some not known, all good. It all mixes wonderfully, and takes you back to a time when there was no music industry, just musicians, songwriters and people who like to play and sing -- and are actually good at it. Almost every song is a classic here, from the deceptively cheerful rock of "Gone Away" to the truly sweet, memorable "Sweetheart Town" (salve for the soul of anyone chasing a dream), to the '50s-ish "Down, Down," to the gospel apocalypse of "The Round and Round." Most are Ripley originals, though a heart-rending performance of the '30s classic "No Depression (In Heaven)" points in a direction Steve could take a whole album with powerful result (it doesn't hurt that the next -- original -- song after holds up amazingly well alongside). If you're looking for something real to share with a friend or loved one, definitely give this album a listen -- it'll put a lot of things in perspective. I think Steve's got a whole new career ahead of him, if the news of this gem ever gets around -- watch out!
5.0 out of 5 stars
Happy to find Steve again.,
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This review is from: Ripley (Audio CD)
This is from an "old music fan". I had contact with Steve many times in the very early 70's. I contracted several times with Steve and his band to play dance gigs at the old VFW hall in Stillwater, OK. Steve's group never missed a gig, never disappointed the veterinary students I represented, and was always happy to oblige any request. I didn't follow his success with the Tractors but I knew he was still "messing around" with music. This album shows his dedication and to the profession, and the hard work has really paid off. I also appreciated his references to his roots as well. I knew some of the folks he mentioned in the jacket. And I worked with his dad and brother on occasion. I know I ramble, but this background helps me appreciate the feelings this music expressed. I'm very glad to have found this young man again. Thanks Steve!
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