- Audio CD
- Number of Discs: 1
- Format: Import
- Label: Japan
- ASIN: B000U5HWRY
- Other Editions: Audio CD | MP3 Download
- Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
After I listened to this and it's sister record - "Devil's Workshop" - I was a little disappointed as it didn't have the same impact on me as "Dog in the Sand". After a few listens it was relegated to the "rarely played" section of my CD pile. A couple of weeks ago I was searching for some CDs to listen to on my commute to work and I chose this. It has not been out of my CD player much since! A wonderful collection of rock/country/bluesy tunes recorded "as live" in Frank's modbile studio. A unique CD deserving to be a part of any collection.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Frank Black is carving a comfortable niche for himself as a country-inflected singer songwriter, and appears a world away from the Pixies on this album. His vocal delivery is somewhat mellower than usual, and there appears to be none of the barking or growling which is somewhat of a trademark of his on this album. However, instead of suggesting someone who is simply not trying any more, this hints toward him being more content; as he and the Catholics lay into this collection of songs, it becomes apparent that this in fact the case.
This is a highly accomplished album, played masterfully and enlivened with beautful pedal steel guitar, and as this was recorded live to 2 track it shows a band with real connection, who are also incredibly tight. Some of the guitar work hints at a Joey Santiago-style lack of concern over time signatures, and this is another highlight of the album. Anything recorded by this colossus of music is going to be musically interesting, and this is no different here as he gives country the full Frank Black treatment.
This is an excellent album from a modern legend, and one ideal for those wishing to take a roadtrip around America from the comfort of their arm chair.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This album, as one of the other reviews mentioned, is a definite grower. I thought it was a bit dull when I listened to it first but after a few listens the songs really began to reveal themselves. It's now probably my favorite Frank Black album. I don't think there's any "dogs" on it at all, which is a great achievement considering that it has 18 (!) tracks and was released the same day as Devil's Workshop (another great Frank Black album). If you're looking to get some solo Frank Black, this is a good place to start.
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Black Letter Days
Not on your classic Pixies road but Frank Black is a legend and for all the country feels and sombre love-lost songs, its great. Certainly one of his best.
Not on your classic Pixies road but Frank Black is a legend and for all the country feels and sombre love-lost songs, its great. Certainly one of his best.
Published 10 months ago by DanTUK
not his best
Compared to Frank Black's earlier albums this one os a disappointment. It's fairly bland, a touch derivative and some of the songs have a bit of a depressing edge to them. Read more
Published on 6 Aug 2005
Red letter day for Black Francis
Couple of tracks that are real dogs but some magnificent stuff. This is the way with Frank and as I fan I expect some weeding however the quality of the great tracks outstrips Dog... Read more
Published on 16 Jun 2005
Black is back!!
When i first heard this album i have to admit i was a bit dissapointed but after repeated listens, Black letter days reveals itself as the most eclectic set of songs of FB's... Read more
Published on 27 July 2002 by "stoffaboy"
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