Dressed up Like Nebraska

Dressed up Like Nebraska

Editorial Reviews
From the Label
On April 28th, Josh Rouse makes his debut with the Slow River/Rykodisc release DRESSED UP LIKE NEBRASKA (SRR 36), a collection of vignettes soaked in raw emotion and wrung out, elegantly. Sort of Freedy Johnston meets Nick Drake, Rouse's vocals resonate with a can't-quite-put-your-finger on it longing, making his music as much about what's left in it, as it is about what's left out.

Born in Nebraska and recently relocated to Nashville, Tennessee, 25-year-old Rouse lived for spells in California, Utah, Wyoming, Nebraska, South Dakota, Georgia and Arizona. Though he wanted to be in a band since he was 15, and was more than mildly obsessed with Morrissey's Viva Hate, the Cure's Kiss Me, and U2's Joshua Tree, he was 18 before he wrote his first song. His uncle taught him guitar by teaching him Neil Young material, but the English record collection moved with Josh from state to state. Not even ten years since his first writing effort, DRESSED UP LIKE NEBRASKA is unsurprisingly equal parts rootsy, straight-ahead rock, with just enough British pop to reflect his earliest infatuations.

Showcasing his evocative songwriting and unassuming musicianship, DRESSED UP LIKE NEBRASKA is performed on acoustic guitar, brushed drums, and subtle bass, with arrangements including cello, organ, and violin (augmented by producer/collaborator David Henry, a Cowboy Junkies tour alumnus) that tint the songs with a shimmery warmth. Part moody and melancholic, part music for the freeway, NEBRASKA collects 10 original songs that move from one to the other with an easy grace.

Product Description
Josh Rouse's 1998 debut album, A collection of vignettes soaked in raw emotion and wrung out, elegantly. Sort of Freedy Johnston meets Nick Drake, Rouse's vocals resonate with a can't-quite-put-your-finger on it longing, making his music as much about what's left in it, as it is about what's left out. 10 tracks. Slow River.

Tracks:

Suburban Sweetheart
Dressed Up Like Nebraska
Invisible
Late Night Conversation
Flair
The White Trash Period Of My Life
A Simple Thing
A Woman Lost In Serious Problems
Lavina
Reminiscent

Album Description

Josh Rouse's 1998 debut album, A collection of vignettes soaked in raw emotion and wrung out, elegantly. Sort of Freedy Johnston meets Nick Drake, Rouse's vocals resonate with a can't-quite-put-your-finger on it longing, making his music as much about what's left in it, as it is about what's left out. 10 tracks. Slow River.

Customer Reviews:

check this out too.......2006-07-08

I am a huge fan of catchy, quiet folk music with insightful lyrics. If you enjoy this album then I strongly recommend that you check out the following:
1) Ghosts Of The Great Highway by Sun Kil Moon
2) Kings Avenue Joe Kile
3) Subtitulo by Josh Rouse

Very solid album.......2006-01-30

I listended to a few sound clips from this album and ultimately ended up buying it. It was a definitely a worthwhile purchase. I guess the singer that Rosh Rouse can most closely be compared to is Ryan Adams. I don't own any of Adam's albums, but have heard several individual songs off his various cd's. He has always been one of those artists that I felt that I should like, but just could not get into. My guess is that fans of Adams will surely enjoy "Nebraska," but maybe not as much as "Love is Hell," or "Heartbreaker." Josh Rouse's music is probably a little more mellow. He uses a lot of violin, some slide guitar, and a little piano that give the music it's alt-country feel, but somehow I feel Ryan Adam's music is more country-ish. There are some great pop songs here including "Dressed Up Like Nebraska," and "Late Night Conversation," and some fantastic slower songs like, "Lavina," and "Flair." Very catchy music with great hooks.

A diamond.......2005-08-29

This record is a diamond, this music is too beautiful. Neither Whiskeytown nor Ryan Adams could have done that.

Just a little of what I needed.......2005-04-27

Being from Nebraska myself, I respect this guy's talent. I'm also a fan of acoustic music, so therefore, i liked this cd. One day, while searching the web, I came across Josh Rouse. I said, "Who on Earth is this guy?" I checked him out and pretty much started to dig what he was singing.
I really like Rouse's voice, it's unique and unlike anything I've ever heard. Some of my favorite songs on this album are Dressed up like Nebraska, invisible, flair, lavina, and reminiscent. Josh Rouse's music is, in my words, relaxing and easy to fall asleep to, which is a good thing. Check it out

cute girl on the cover, but the cd stinks.......2004-08-29