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Track Listings
| 1. Dogs & Thunder |
| 2. Always |
| 3. Look The Other Way |
| 4. Outside |
| 5. Trouble & Care |
| 6. Make Them Crazy |
| 7. Old Future |
| 8. Lay Me Down |
| 9. Shapes |
| 10. Soldier After All |
| 11. Poor Side |
| 12. War Makes War |
| 13. If Not Now |
| 14. Riverside |
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This is a high quality album; fantastic tunes, amazing lyrics and a lovely, touching singing voice. There is not a duff track on this album; if you like Jose Gonzalez, early John Martyn, Nick Drake or Richard Thompson buy this CD.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
John Gorka was someone I simply stumbled upon, and it was the best fall I've ever made. He provides strong folk songs throughout the old album. The first song, Dogs and Thunder is so good it's the kind of song that you have to close your eyes everytime you hear it. It just can't be listened to without your full attention. It's that good. The rest of the album continues in the same sort of fashion. The one thing I really love about this album is how it can't be background music. You can't play it while doing your homework, or while you're painting a picture or something. It deserves your full attention. And it's worth every penny.
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22 of 22 people found the following review helpful
I Didn't Know If I Needed This One
6 Feb 2004
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I wondered if I had moved on from John Gorka's music. It ocurred to me that perhaps I just didn't listen to "that type of music" anymore. Then I saw him play at a local pub. I marveled at his guitar playing. I was envious of his deep, rich baritone vocals. I was moved at his ability to write songs that were so easy for me to relate to. I plunked down the money for this album. By the time I drove home, I was singing along to "Dogs & Thunder" and "Always". It's true that there's not much different here. There is a bit more of a pop sheen to most of the songs. Kind of a melancholy James Taylor vibe going on. I would submit to you that it's okay that John is John and we need to know he's there from time to time. A lot of us feel a little less alone that way.
15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Old Voice Still There ...
18 Dec 2003
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Okay, look, we don't buy Gorka to dance to, right? (Well, except for a few cuts on "Temporary Road".) Buy this collection if you remember Gorka's original boomy deep voice and you want it updated with his continually maturing lyrics and without the pessimism. If you're a first time Gorka, get the "Temporary Road" CD first. This is overall a bit slow and contemplative, except for 'Make Them Crazy' (my fave), maybe 'Shapes', and 'War Makes War'. This CD is a showcase for his fabulously dark deep vocals and is backed up by a variety of singers including the always lovely Lucy Kaplansky. At times a bit repetitive and silly (his trademarks after all), this is all very nice music.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
good job
1 Oct 2003
Format:Audio CD
This is an excellent cd with John Gorka offering a nice mix of original songs that do not all sound the same. A problem that is evident on some of his earlier cds. I especially appreciate the instrumental work and backup vocals that add just the right amount of depth to each song. I am glad I gave Mr. Gorka another
try. The cd shows that "old dogs can learn new tricks". I am very pleased with this cd.
try. The cd shows that "old dogs can learn new tricks". I am very pleased with this cd.
The cd is dedicated to the memory of Paul and Sheila Wellstone who died in a tragic plane crash. Perhaps John put an extra level of effort into this work. I highly recommend this cd to John Gorka fans and anyone who appreciates good folk music with thoughtful and thought provoking lyrics.
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