Downtown, Saturday

Downtown, Saturday

Track Listings

1. Closer

2. Out On A Limb

3. Shelter

4. Twilight

5. Deaf, Blind & Dumb

6. So That I Don't Miss You

7. Leona

8. Ready To Go

9. The Lines Are Down

10. Whenever You Are Around

Editorial Reviews
Amazon.com's Best of 1999
St. Louis alt-country outfit Nadine inspire comparisons to Gram Parsons and Neil Young, but the melancholy melodies and heartfelt lyrics found on the sonically rich, meticulously produced Downtown, Saturday are both emotionally stirring and strikingly unique. Adam Reichmann's emotive tenor caresses these beautiful songs atop a blend of sweet country, smooth soul, and sour rock. --Marc Greilsamer

Amazon.com
Midway through Nadine's U.S. debut, lead singer and songwriter Adam Reichmann reveals, "I'm gonna sleep with the radio on, so that I don't miss you." Accompanied by a woody acoustic guitar and murmuring Hammond organ, his voice rings with sweetness and heartache. It's the quietest moment on Downtown, Saturday, an album that marries flowing country melodies with classic soul grooves and Crazy Horse wailings. Reichmann is a criminally talented songwriter: his enigmatic, emotionally mature songs distinguish this album from the alt-country average. The CD was completely self-produced and recorded in a self-built St. Louis studio, and its ambitions--suggested by hip-hop sampling and meditative piano pop--never overrun the textures laid down by bass player Todd Schnitzer, ex-Wagon guitarist Steve Rauner, and guest drummers Matt Pence (Centro-matic) and Ken Coomer (Wilco). Although they've built an audience in Europe, Nadine remain, for now, one of the best and best-kept secrets in American music. --Roy Kasten

Downtown, Saturday

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Swamptones
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ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
ASIN: B000MUMI5I

Product Description

1.) Swamptown Saturday Night 2.) Downtown Queen 3.) Joeselle 4.) Cajun Queen 5.) I Wanna Swamp You Up

Average customer rating:

Been there, done that. BUT...
great record!!!
You will Love it forever
Solid, well rounded album
Fantastic - Honest, Earnest & Genuine

Downtown, Saturday
Nadine
Manufacturer: Undertow Music
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Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00000JFJU
Release Date: 1999-12-14

Tracks:

Closer
Out On A Limb
Shelter
Twilight
Deaf, Blind & Dumb
So That I Don't Miss You
Leona
Ready To Go
The Lines Are Down
Whenever You Are Around

Amazon.com's Best of 1999

St. Louis alt-country outfit Nadine inspire comparisons to Gram Parsons and Neil Young, but the melancholy melodies and heartfelt lyrics found on the sonically rich, meticulously produced Downtown, Saturday are both emotionally stirring and strikingly unique. Adam Reichmann's emotive tenor caresses these beautiful songs atop a blend of sweet country, smooth soul, and sour rock. --Marc Greilsamer

Amazon.com

Midway through Nadine's U.S. debut, lead singer and songwriter Adam Reichmann reveals, "I'm gonna sleep with the radio on, so that I don't miss you." Accompanied by a woody acoustic guitar and murmuring Hammond organ, his voice rings with sweetness and heartache. It's the quietest moment on Downtown, Saturday, an album that marries flowing country melodies with classic soul grooves and Crazy Horse wailings. Reichmann is a criminally talented songwriter: his enigmatic, emotionally mature songs distinguish this album from the alt-country average. The CD was completely self-produced and recorded in a self-built St. Louis studio, and its ambitions--suggested by hip-hop sampling and meditative piano pop--never overrun the textures laid down by bass player Todd Schnitzer, ex-Wagon guitarist Steve Rauner, and guest drummers Matt Pence (Centro-matic) and Ken Coomer (Wilco). Although they've built an audience in Europe, Nadine remain, for now, one of the best and best-kept secrets in American music. --Roy Kasten

Customer Reviews:

Been there, done that. BUT..........2003-02-23

On first hearing, this recording seemed way too familiar.

Haven't we been over this road SO many times since it was first paved by the Byrds, then Gram Parsons & The Flying Burrito Bros., then the (early!) Eagles, etc. etc. with sproadic revivals by REM and Wilco?

And aren't the echoes reverberating every single night in half the bars in Boulder and Santa Cruz?

Yes. But...

Nadine offers such a fresh and sincere serving, with subtle updates and crafty songwriting, that even these tired ears perked up.

They keep it midtempo, mostly mellow. Neil Young meets Coldplay, say. Transparent production, honest & uncomplicated arrangements. Simple songs with sly modernisms tucked away, and hooks that catch on the second, not the first, listening.

This is a joy, even if you think you've heard it all before.

great record!!!.......2002-07-22

buy this one right now. you won't be sorry.

You will Love it forever.......2002-03-30

Just listened to this CD for about the 1000th time. I normally listen to R & B or talk radio, but this is THE cd for those who like soulful classic rock and roots instrumentation. Great production and songwriting, along with special care given to the guitar and organ sounds.

I like all of the tracks, especially #1 closer, but #4 is the best. My boo Megan always knods in approval when she hears the opening lyric in song #4: ..."she's a trial and error kind of girl", while I love the reference to the "Drug store towns of Southern Illinois"...

Listen to track 2, and you will hear more great writing. Listen closely and you will know that the song is about the "brighter future" that may await an indy band when they sign a record deal. With references to "barrels of cold hard cash that you could---learn to love"...you see that the band has minimal interest in a big record signing, which is amongst the reasons that they probably warrent one.

BUY this CD and you will love it forever

Peter Noonan, pianist, St. Louis, MO

Solid, well rounded album.......2001-04-11

If it wasn't for Amazon I probably would have never heard of this solid almost perfect alternative country album. If you are a fan of Uncle Tupelo, Wilco, Son Volt, etc then look no further and pick up a copy of this flawless independent release. There is a pervasive meloncholy country vibe throughout however a couple mellow rock tunes thrown in to round out a very solid melodic batch of tunes. Once again I come across a almost unheard of album that is sure to spend alot of time in my CD player. Other required essential alt-country releases include Whiskeytown's "Strangers Almanac" and Scud Mountain Boys "Massachussets".

Fantastic - Honest, Earnest & Genuine.......2001-02-21

This is a class album. Dont know too much about the band but this album is a wonderful showcase for a very talented outfit. The lyrics are down to earth, the singing is earnest and deply felt. They combine country and blues well. "So That I Don't Miss You" and "All of the lines are down" are worth the cost of the CD alone.