Shelter from the Smoke

Shelter from the Smoke

Shelter from the Smoke

Editorial Reviews
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A true gem of a folk-rock album, Shelter from the Smoke originally appeared on the obscure Cherry Pop imprint in 1997. Those who heard the 15-track album found its exceptional assortment of original tunes worthy of high praise, but, of course, very few came across the title. The Spin Art label provides a second opportunity for the uninitiated to sample the skills of former power-popper Fox (he led the '80s Cleveland band the Mice). Fans of classic Byrds, early Dylan, and even '90s lo-fi of the Sebadoh and Chris Knox variety will find Shelter to be a revelation. Kicking off with the infectious "Over and Away She Goes," Fox conjures up melodies that feel fresh yet familiar and fleshes them out with evocative couplets. Fox has an intimate vocal style that's complemented by his own guitar and harmonica plus judicious small-ensemble embellishments. In the end, he's something of an updated American Billy Bragg, albeit one working with a much more limited recording budget. But Shelter shows he came up with enough bucks to record one keen collection. --Steven Stolder

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Shelter from the Smoke
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Thrilling Bill
  • oh so smooth, but at the same time makes me want to jump
  • This is a GREAT album...Who is ths guy??!!
 Shelter from the Smoke
Bill Fox
Manufacturer: Spin Art
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

GeneralGeneral | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music
Indie RockIndie Rock | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Folk | Styles | Music
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ASIN: B00000DCFS
Release Date: 1998-10-06

Tracks:

  1. Over And Away She Goes
  2. Appalachian Death Sigh
  3. Sara Page
  4. Lonesome Pine
  5. Get Your Workingman's Things
  6. Let In The Sun
  7. Way Way Down
  8. Singin' A Melody
  9. I'm Not Over Loving You
  10. Junked Lot Serenade
  11. Jordan Is A Hard Road To Travell
  12. You Can Tell Me All Night LOng
  13. Let's Be Buried Together
  14. Love Ain't No Feeling
  15. Brittany Goes Right Down
  16. A Little More Rain
  17. Since I've Been Gone
  18. Baystorm

Amazon.com

A true gem of a folk-rock album, Shelter from the Smoke originally appeared on the obscure Cherry Pop imprint in 1997. Those who heard the 15-track album found its exceptional assortment of original tunes worthy of high praise, but, of course, very few came across the title. The Spin Art label provides a second opportunity for the uninitiated to sample the skills of former power-popper Fox (he led the '80s Cleveland band the Mice). Fans of classic Byrds, early Dylan, and even '90s lo-fi of the Sebadoh and Chris Knox variety will find Shelter to be a revelation. Kicking off with the infectious "Over and Away She Goes," Fox conjures up melodies that feel fresh yet familiar and fleshes them out with evocative couplets. Fox has an intimate vocal style that's complemented by his own guitar and harmonica plus judicious small-ensemble embellishments. In the end, he's something of an updated American Billy Bragg, albeit one working with a much more limited recording budget. But Shelter shows he came up with enough bucks to record one keen collection. --Steven Stolder

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Thrilling Bill.......2002-02-17

I first heard "Over and Away She Goes" on a comp. CD and read that Bill Fox lived in Cleveland, and just happened to be living in Cleveland and just happened to see he'd be playing live near my house. And, I just had to see the real guy. yeah, and I did want to give him the night of his life! But anyway, I love this CD, it breaks my heart and the lyrics are very good. Now I can only wonder what ever happened to Bill Fox? I saw Bob Dylan with this guy! I went to Peace Corps, came home in 2000 and he was gone! Someone at Matador told me something very bad happened to him. Does anyone know the truth?

5 out of 5 stars oh so smooth, but at the same time makes me want to jump.......1998-11-24

Listening to this guy sing his songs is like bowling a strike, it rolls on straight and fast and then BAM it hits...what a glorious moment. His lyric style is poetical and elusively romantic without being pendantic. If I were a girl I'd seek him out and give him the best night of his life. Thanks, Bill Fox wherever you are. Tom Marchi

5 out of 5 stars This is a GREAT album...Who is ths guy??!!.......1998-11-19

If you are a fan of the Beatles, Dylan, the Byrds, or great acoustic rock, you owe it to yourself and Bill Fox to get this amazing album. OK, he has more nods to past masters than a junkie on Main Street, but each and every one of them works to perfection. So what if he owes His Bobness a residual or two for lifting a bit too much of "You Ain't Goin' Nowhere" in "I'm not over Lovin' You"? I don't recall Bob paying anything to Woody... And isn't "borrowing" part of the folk process? However, I digress.... Get this album. SIX STARS!

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