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This post-punk jug band not only remembers when country wasn't cool, but revels in the era when folks like Glen Campbell and Bobbie Gentry ruled the pop charts. Mastermind Kurt Wagner uses pop-country as a jumping-off point for the skewed, sardonic observations about life in these post-postmodern times, delivered in his wry, half-spoken baritone. Wagner's characters have a decidedly pulp fiction feel about them- -particularly the ones sketched in "The Man Who Loved Beer" and "The Scary Caroler"--and his bandmates provide suitably sepia-toned landscapes for said eccentrics to play out their stories. The seamless manner in which the players make offbeat instrumentation-- heavy on the trombone, lap steel, and banjo--sound so natural and kitsch-free is the icing on the cake, and a guarantee that you needn't be a hipster to appreciate Lambchop. --David Sprague
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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
While Lambchop's 2000 album NIXON has rightly received much critical (and commercial) acclaim, this 1995 offering is if anything even better. Stand-out tracks include "The Man Who Loved Beer", "Life's Little Tragedy" and "Theone", but the point is that it is consistently top-notch from start to finish. If you've remotely enjoyed any of Lambchop's other stuff then you really must give this a try. It's quite "countrified" in places but really accessible to the first-time listener too. Kurt Wagner (ably assisted by a plethora of backing musicians) is an absolute musical genius.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Closer in atmosphere to the understated Is A Woman, and without the 70's soul influences of Nixon and What Another Man Spills, How I Quit Smoking is an almost perfect album of beautiful, introverted songs. The music relies heavily on lush strings with touches of country provided by pedal steel and electric guitar, and Kurt Wagner's throaty voice low down in the mix, almost whispering at times. If you prefer Is A Woman to Nixon, you'll love this album. If you prefer Lambchop's unique country/soul fusion of Nixon, How I Quit Smoking may take some getting used to, but stick with it; it's a real grower.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
The greatest record Lambchop has released. Togheter with "Is A Woman"
this stands out as their finest achievement. It's an album that doesn't
wear out, and Nashville Soul has never sounded as beautiful, spooky or
elusive as this.
As a whole I think it's superior to "Is A Woman". Lambchop were 16 members
strong when they recorded it, and all the players contribute with moments
of brilliance. A lot of these arrangements are so gorgeous and ingenious
they could soundtrack magic.
this stands out as their finest achievement. It's an album that doesn't
wear out, and Nashville Soul has never sounded as beautiful, spooky or
elusive as this.
As a whole I think it's superior to "Is A Woman". Lambchop were 16 members
strong when they recorded it, and all the players contribute with moments
of brilliance. A lot of these arrangements are so gorgeous and ingenious
they could soundtrack magic.
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