- Audio CD (Aug 31 2004)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Format: Import, Extra tracks
- Label: Universal International
- ASIN: B0002VESO6
- Other Editions: Audio CD | LP Record
- Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (46 customer reviews)
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Track Listings
| 1. Hard Road |
| 2. Don't Walk Away Eileen |
| 3. Brother Down |
| 4. Where Have All The Good People Gone? |
| 5. Taj Mahal |
| 6. Every Part Of Me |
| 7. Higher Learning |
| 8. Rarefied |
| 9. On The Run |
| 10. No Sleep |
| 11. This Wreck Of A Life |
| 12. Dead End |
| 13. Paranoia |
| 14. When Everything Was Alright |
| 15. This Is How I Live |
Product Description
Amazon.ca Canadian Essential
Riding an early-century surge in Canadian singer/songwriter talent, Sam Roberts' second LP struck a chord all across North America with his mellow hooks and laid-back melodies. We Were Born In a Flame succeeds not because of its toe- tapping feel, but rather because below it's Beatle-esque sheen is a lovely, hand-crafted piece of art. -- S. Duda
From Amazon.com
A Montreal native and former hockey player, Sam Roberts gave up dreams of becoming a star Canadien [stet] to embark on a musical career. Given the track record of most jocks behind the mic, this doesn’t exactly portend great results, but Roberts's full-length debut is pretty good. Roberts writes tuneful folk-rock and power-pop tunes, many of them built around a percussively strummed acoustic guitar. Musically, he covers some of the same musical territory as Travis, but overall the effect is more extroverted and aggressive, less wispy and melancholic. Three of this CD's best songs are lifted by an earlier EP, Inhuman Condition, but there’s not a bum track among the 13 included here (although an unnecessary '70s rock-star guitar solo comes close to ruining the otherwise gorgeous and seductive orchestral pop of "Taj Mahal"). Canada seems full of musical artists who don't quite translate outside that country’s national borders, but the bright, confident appeal of Roberts’s full-length bow is far more universal. --Keith Moerer
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best CD I Own,
By Darren (BC, Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: We Were Born In A Flame (Audio CD)
Sam Roberts is an artist who is in my opinion unmatched in today's music industry. Every single song on this album is great. It makes me proud as a Canadian to have him as one of our nations musical talents.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
a lasting, relaxed rock band,
By tor (Alberta, Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: We Were Born In A Flame (Audio CD)
i bought this cd back in 2003, and now it's 2005. i still listen to this cd about once a month. now if that doesn't say something about the quality of the cd, i dunno what does. now, sam roberts has a beautiful simple voice, perfect for for rock. now, if you ever have the chance to see the boys live, do it! they have a great, hard rocking sound at shows. "brother down" is a catchy single, "taj mahal" is the most beautiful love song, delicate but still solid. "no sleep" is haunting and amazing, with two french verses talking about a beautiful girl. the music is happy, but listen to the words, and the cd will blow you away.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
This is what I call music!!!,
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This review is from: We Were Born In A Flame (Audio CD)
Sam Roberts' album 'We Were Born In A Flame' is honestly the best album I have ever ever EVER heard. Heavenly honest lyrics who hit you with just breathtaking tunes. I just can't stop listening to this album. I listen to alot of music and always try to find something that reflects the inside of me. This album hits completely right through to the middle. If I ever would get the chance to shake Sam's and the band's hands I would do it in such thankfulness I cannot explain.Simple, honest straight out Rock and roooooll!!! Music for the soul!!!
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