There's nothing quite like a Fred Eaglesmith album. Fred's a master Americana storyteller whose voice echoes with feeling. His latest disc, Standard continues that tradition with a sparse, beautiful sound.
As always, Fred and the band mix traditional country music with a folk sensibility and fabulous lyrics. His voice is a little more prominent in the mix than usual and it's used to the fullest effect. The evocative, almost-rough vocals are gripping.
Fred's joined by his impressive, multi-instrumental wife, Tif Ginn. Matty Simpson (guitar), Justine Fischer (bass), Kori Heppner (drums), and Blue Passalacqua (vocals) also use their immense talents to lend a hand.
Make sure you get a copy of this superb CD. You can pick one up at any of Fred's unforgettable shows. They're also available at iTunes and amazon.ca
Blast from the Past: Fred's Tambourine CD
Links: Fred Eaglesmith, More Fred Eaglesmith Stories Tif Ginn, More Tif Ginn Stories, More Releases, Video above courtesy of 114Emile
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