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Micah P. Hinson and the Opera Circuit, Hinson's second full-length, is one of the most dynamic and exceptional releases of 2006. It leans heavily on the old (country, folk, blues), but this isn't dress-up; there is no image vetting. In a time when gimmick-driven bands such as the Killers and the Stills are playing out their classic-rock fantasies, the Springsteen-inspired brass hooks on Hinson's "Jackeyed" and "Letter to Huntsville" ring with such honesty and then there are hooks that make you feel something more than vague nostalgia. True too for the more indie-folk songs on the record, only M. Ward or Old Crow Medicine Show have produced purer Americana than the foot-stomping "Diggin a Grave" or the banjo plucked "She Don't Own Me." The album closes with an arresting death-ballad, "Don't Leave Me Now." A sample of Robert Johnson crawls under the fluttering of a reel-to-reel projector while the drone of a cello and a plaintive piano progression set up Hinson's vocal delivery: "Don't take me now/ I must confess/ Found the word digress and made it a home."
Micah P. Hinson and the Opera Circuit is a pure expression of turmoil, a cathartic release through art that skillfully avoids self-obsessed mawkishness. Hinson and his band members build frames of sound around his voice and words, enhancing but not burying, as often spare as engulfing. Good music that came out of bad times, no silver lining necessary.
Micah P. Hinson and the Opera Circuit is a pure expression of turmoil, a cathartic release through art that skillfully avoids self-obsessed mawkishness. Hinson and his band members build frames of sound around his voice and words, enhancing but not burying, as often spare as engulfing. Good music that came out of bad times, no silver lining necessary.
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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This is a beautiful record that flows impeccably from beginning to end. It holds together as a collection of songs that complement each other and reward the listeners after repeated listens. Although it is a quite crude sounding album it does lend itself to headphone listening. As you become familiar with the songs you find yourself inhabiting them and sharing the angst that they, at times, portray. The lyrical structure is so simple, but it soon becomes apparent that the simplicity is the songs greatest strength. Tracks like 'Little Boy's Dream' 'You're Only Lonely' predominantly consist of just one phrase or couplet repeating for the duration of the song. The latter is like a mantra that builds into a stunning wall of sound and intensity. Although it does, at times, feel like a intense listen, this album has a more upbeat feel to it than its predessesor and songs like 'Digging a Grave' can have you stomping around the room in drunken glee.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
a real treasure
23 April 2007
Format:Audio CD
I first heard of Hinson when the local college radio station played a couple songs from the Opera Circuit. I haven't been so impressed in a long time. I picked the album up a couple days ago and am absolutly in love with it. Great lyrics and use of instruments that are seldom combined in one style. So few people use the underrated sound of the banjo and Hinson uses it to great effect along with cello, violins and horns. Hinson's voice is another great standout, sort of a softer version of Tom Waits. If you're looking to get drunk and pine over lost loves, this is the album you want to be listening to. I highly recommend picking up this album before Hinson becomes another name brand. Hopefully he won't.
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
An Ablolute Gem From An Amazing Songwriter!
20 Oct 2006
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I originally saw Micah when he opened for David Bazan (Pedro the Lion) a few months ago, and he was amazing. In fact, I saw him do the sound check before the show started, and talked to him a bit about music and everything (really great guy). From there on, I've been a fan of his, he just keeps getting a whole lot better with every record (you should get his other records, too). "...and the Opera Circut" is an absolutely amazing record. The added arangments suit his songs and voice perfectly, they don't overwhelm and/or distract. My favorite songs from the record are is the beatutiful granduar of "Jackeyed", the lush, lively "Diggin A Grave" and the intimate "Drift Off To Sleep". This record is an absolute gem, just do yourself a favor and buy it.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Great Album
19 July 2007
Format:Audio CD
This album is great. An excellent range of music that truly showcases his talent as a musician and his songwriting abilities.
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