Straight Down Rain
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Greg Trooper will never be a big star; hell, he won't even be a small star. Yet, as an everyman roots-rocker, Trooper consistently delivers solid, honest songwriting (good enough to have been covered by Robert Earl Keen, Steve Earle, and Billy Bragg among others) in his husky but unassuming vocal style. Straight Down Rain, the Nashvillian's fifth studio record, is buttressed by the thick-and-meaty production courtesy of Phil Madeira, who successfully pushes the sonic envelope on a number of occasions. Highlights include the fiddle-and-steel honky-tonker "Real Like That" (featuring Julie Miller's harmonies); the humorous, swampy "Doghouse" (which adds trombone, tuba, and drum loops to the mix); and the pretty, Celtic-tinged "I'm Dreaming" (which adds Maura O'Connell's vocals). With taste and charisma, Trooper manages to put forth another endearing collection that achieves its goals, modest as they may be. --Marc Greilsamer
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ASIN: B00005AVQE Release Date: 2001-04-10 |
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Amazon.com
Greg Trooper will never be a big star; hell, he won't even be a small star. Yet, as an everyman roots-rocker, Trooper consistently delivers solid, honest songwriting (good enough to have been covered by Robert Earl Keen, Steve Earle, and Billy Bragg among others) in his husky but unassuming vocal style. Straight Down Rain, the Nashvillian's fifth studio record, is buttressed by the thick-and-meaty production courtesy of Phil Madeira, who successfully pushes the sonic envelope on a number of occasions. Highlights include the fiddle-and-steel honky-tonker "Real Like That" (featuring Julie Miller's harmonies); the humorous, swampy "Doghouse" (which adds trombone, tuba, and drum loops to the mix); and the pretty, Celtic-tinged "I'm Dreaming" (which adds Maura O'Connell's vocals). With taste and charisma, Trooper manages to put forth another endearing collection that achieves its goals, modest as they may be. --Marc GreilsamerCustomer Reviews:
Straight down rain.......2004-01-13
Not your typical Nashville artist.......2001-09-24
Produced by Phil Madeira this release has a smoother sound than Greg's previous albums, not good or bad, just different. "Doghouse" shows an edgier feel than anything he's done in the past. With the exception of "Trampoline", which was previously released on co-writer Bill Lloyd's 1994 "Set to Pop" release the compositions on this collection are newer songs showing Trooper's continued growth as a songwriter.
Greg's songs always sound best when he performs them, but we can expect other artists to release cover versions as has happened in the past. His songs have thus far been covered by such country and folk artists as Steve Earle, Vince Gill, and Lucy Kaplansky. One potential cover is "Sometimes it Takes a Hurricane", a song with a catchy chorus and a timely message, much like the title track from his "Everywhere" CD.
Anyone who enjoys great intelligent songwriting will appreciate this and all of Greg Trooper's CDs. He's also a great live performer, don't miss the chance to see him in your town.
Americana from New York via Nashville.......2001-06-08
Songs from the Heart.......2001-04-24
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