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JESSE MALIN Glitter In The Gutter (2007 UK 13-track CD album - This is the 3rd album from the New York native and features guest appearances from Ryan Adams Chris Shifflett [Foo Fighters] Josh Homme [Queens of the Stone Age] and Bruce Springsteen who having sought Jesse out after hearing his version of Hungry Heart on an Uncut cover-mount CD contributes vocals to Broken Radio including the single Dont Let Them Take You Down plus an intimate acoustic version
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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Having firmly readjusted himself from the outrageous punk role he concocted with his old band, Degeneration X, and honed his singer/songwriting talent with his two previous albums The Fine Art Of Self Destruction and 2004's The Heat, Jesse Malin all but perfects the art with this, his third album.
As ever, Malin writes locally but thinks universally and by recording an album - at least in part - outside of New York, Malin's experiences on Glitter In The Gutter create an even more global connection. Malin's desire to celebrate the underdogs, the social outcasts and the blue-collar workers has earned comparison with that other champion of the down-trodden, Bruce Springsteen. In fact, such is the nexus between the two songwriters that Springsteen sought Malin out after hearing him perform perform Hungry Heart on an Uncut cover-mount CD.
And it's inevitably the Springsteen duet, Broken Radio, that will engender the most interest in Glitter In The Gutter. The song is pure Malin poetry: a woman searches for salvation across the car radio dials. It's a song that is easily the equal of Malin's most poignant moment to date, The Fine Art Of Self Destruction's Brooklyn, but there's no denying that Springsteen's world-weary vocals add a degree of gravitas.
Springsteen's not the only notable musician to put in an appearance; Josh Homme of Queens Of The Stone Age adds some typically dissident guitar to Tomorrow Tonight, while the Foo Fighters' Chris Shiflett fires out some robust riffs on Prisoners Of Paradise and Jakob Dylan adds sweet harmonies to Black Haired Girl. Long-time friend and collaborator, Ryan Adams also appears on a number of tracks, playing electric guitar on Broken Radio, Little Star and In The Modern World, and offering acoustic guitar and back-up vocals on album closer, Aftermath.
Elsewhere, new single, Don't Let Them Take You Down, is Malin's most impressive rock number yet and there is a piano-led, plaintive version of The Replacements' Bastards Of Young, while Since You're In Love from The Heat gets transformed into Happy Ever After.
Glitter In The Gutter is Malin's finest work to date and proof that, three albums in, Malin remains a captivating and fearless storyteller.
As ever, Malin writes locally but thinks universally and by recording an album - at least in part - outside of New York, Malin's experiences on Glitter In The Gutter create an even more global connection. Malin's desire to celebrate the underdogs, the social outcasts and the blue-collar workers has earned comparison with that other champion of the down-trodden, Bruce Springsteen. In fact, such is the nexus between the two songwriters that Springsteen sought Malin out after hearing him perform perform Hungry Heart on an Uncut cover-mount CD.
And it's inevitably the Springsteen duet, Broken Radio, that will engender the most interest in Glitter In The Gutter. The song is pure Malin poetry: a woman searches for salvation across the car radio dials. It's a song that is easily the equal of Malin's most poignant moment to date, The Fine Art Of Self Destruction's Brooklyn, but there's no denying that Springsteen's world-weary vocals add a degree of gravitas.
Springsteen's not the only notable musician to put in an appearance; Josh Homme of Queens Of The Stone Age adds some typically dissident guitar to Tomorrow Tonight, while the Foo Fighters' Chris Shiflett fires out some robust riffs on Prisoners Of Paradise and Jakob Dylan adds sweet harmonies to Black Haired Girl. Long-time friend and collaborator, Ryan Adams also appears on a number of tracks, playing electric guitar on Broken Radio, Little Star and In The Modern World, and offering acoustic guitar and back-up vocals on album closer, Aftermath.
Elsewhere, new single, Don't Let Them Take You Down, is Malin's most impressive rock number yet and there is a piano-led, plaintive version of The Replacements' Bastards Of Young, while Since You're In Love from The Heat gets transformed into Happy Ever After.
Glitter In The Gutter is Malin's finest work to date and proof that, three albums in, Malin remains a captivating and fearless storyteller.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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The first time I saw jesse play,he was support for Ryan adams at Bristol.He was one ot those rare support artists that actually had an effect on me before the main attraction.I bought his debut release which was a brillant album,then like many I assume?was deeply disapointed in the follow up 'The Heat',which I personally felt was far to influenced by Ryan Adams(who produced)going through his rock&roll phase.Well,don't be put off,this album is a triumphant return to the sound of 'fine art..'ONLY BETTER!Its a classic from start to finish, its a fine merge of funky+hazy acoustic jems,some simple stripped ballads,and some shameless Electric rockers,no wonder Springsteen&co where happy to lend there support. Its surely only a matter of time for the world to wake to this rising star,GO BUY.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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I discovered Jesse Malin a few years ago after reading a review of his first solo album, "The Fine Art of Self Destruction" in Uncut Magazine. After this I took my wife and a couple of friends to see him live and we were just blown away. It was the first time in years I was driven to buy a tour t-shirt.
While I enjoyed "The Heat", it wasn't quite as poignant and poetic as "the Fine Art...", it was with some hope that I bought the new album.
"Glitter.." is an excellent album deserving to put Jesse onto a bigger stage. Obviously, those in the know in the music business know this and are happy to guest on his album - viz Springsteen, Ryan Adams, Josh Homme etc. Hopefully the rest of the listening public will wake up and embrance Jesse Malin and his great music.
While I enjoyed "The Heat", it wasn't quite as poignant and poetic as "the Fine Art...", it was with some hope that I bought the new album.
"Glitter.." is an excellent album deserving to put Jesse onto a bigger stage. Obviously, those in the know in the music business know this and are happy to guest on his album - viz Springsteen, Ryan Adams, Josh Homme etc. Hopefully the rest of the listening public will wake up and embrance Jesse Malin and his great music.
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Utterly Moving
Malin has the vocal quality to match lyrics which put him up there with the best of american rock. There is nothing trendy about his music which adds to the subject matter, his... Read more
Published on 22 April 2008 by K. Forgan
One of the very best of 2007
"New generation and the whole world's shaking..."
The opening line of Glitter In The Gutter is almost perfect for setting up Jesse Malin's stall - he has a... Read more
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Published on 6 Mar 2008 by A. Sweeney
This album rocks
Super album ... deserves to be a huge hit ... this abum rocks and if you get the chance to see Jesse and the band live do it.
What my ipod wa made for!
What my ipod wa made for!
Published on 2 Nov 2007 by P. Adams
One of the world's best kept secrets!
Saw JM supporting Ian Hunter in Liverpool last night - never heard him before but what a guy! Brilliant live performer which prompted me to buy this stunning album of meaningful... Read more
Published on 25 Oct 2007 by A. J. Fulton
Extremely Good Progression
Mr Malin has talent by the spade full and this, his latest album, is very good indeed. As with all his output the songs are a slow burner but like all good slow burners, the album... Read more
Published on 11 July 2007 by Christopher Hunter
Cracking
Introduced to Malin through my interest in Ryan Adams i didn't know what to expect but this is a stunning album, from the anthemic opening track to the heartwrenching finale this... Read more
Published on 22 Jun 2007 by J. C
Brilliant
This is an absolute stonker of an album. Great songs, great vocals, only marred slightly by production that edges towards the tinny on occasions, Malin has proved without a doubt... Read more
Published on 12 May 2007 by Eric Ambleside
The Best Yet
I enjoyed both of Jesse Malin's first offerings, but Glitter is definately his finest hour, and there is barely a dud track on there at all. Read more
Published on 20 Mar 2007 by Mr. R. J. Tomlin
Fresh, Vibrant and Superb - Jesse's Best So Far!
I've only picked up on Jesse Malin over the last year, but he's gradually become one of my most played artists. Read more
Published on 9 Mar 2007 by Karn9evil
A knockout CD
Since I bought this I've been traveling and only listened to it on my iPod. As a consequence I have not much idea as to the track names or who features on them, but... Read more
Published on 9 Mar 2007 by Charlie Farnsbarn
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