- Audio CD
- Number of Discs: 1
- Label: FICTION
- ASIN: B003M2RCWM
- Other Editions: Audio CD | Vinyl | MP3 Download
- Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 421,675 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I love Snow Patrol and despite the dire review from the BBC critic I really enjoyed it. Just as well I don't base my purchases on someone else's review : if you like Snow Patrol you will enjoy this. The Place We Ran From
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I bought this album after being a long time fan of Snow Patrol and The Reindeer Section, the whole album tells a story end to end, it's beautiful. Haunting lyrics, some lovely vocals from Zooey Deschanel (i'm off to find her album next - and some really amazing songs. If you're a fan of Snow patrol, and of folk music, then buy it. It is rapidly kicking other albums out of my top ten.
18 of 20 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
There are obvious problems caused by the choice of band name here and you can see the headlines already, "Tired album", or "Load of pony" for example. Would there be any justification in this? To a certain extent yes but overall no.
Firstly I don't consider this to be a "country" album. It is too like Snow Patrol for that. You know the nagging chord sequences, the straightforward and repetitive vocal style, the gradual crescendo by the end of the song as extra instruments join in, you know the score if you know Snow Patrol. So why bother listening?
Well simply put it is rather good. For all the well worn criticism's of Lightbody's style, and he sticks to this template pretty much all the way through as I say above, it has to be said that he has a way with a melody, catchy singalong choruses and the aforementioned crescendos. They may all be a bit formulaic but they work so why change a winning formula? Of course this is all grist to a critic's mill so is there anything here that breaks the mould?
And the answer is yes. A couple of "proper" country (more alt-country really) tracks are included, and very welcome they are as well. "Point me at lost islands" is a chugalong effort with a hint of mandolin, whilst "Dead American Writers" introduces a slice of slide guitar. "I am the landslide" is a bit Neil Youngy and "The good book"s subject matter is definitely "country" Otherwise this is an album that will appeal more to Snow Patrol fans than REM's but isn't as bad as some media critics have made out.
Firstly I don't consider this to be a "country" album. It is too like Snow Patrol for that. You know the nagging chord sequences, the straightforward and repetitive vocal style, the gradual crescendo by the end of the song as extra instruments join in, you know the score if you know Snow Patrol. So why bother listening?
Well simply put it is rather good. For all the well worn criticism's of Lightbody's style, and he sticks to this template pretty much all the way through as I say above, it has to be said that he has a way with a melody, catchy singalong choruses and the aforementioned crescendos. They may all be a bit formulaic but they work so why change a winning formula? Of course this is all grist to a critic's mill so is there anything here that breaks the mould?
And the answer is yes. A couple of "proper" country (more alt-country really) tracks are included, and very welcome they are as well. "Point me at lost islands" is a chugalong effort with a hint of mandolin, whilst "Dead American Writers" introduces a slice of slide guitar. "I am the landslide" is a bit Neil Youngy and "The good book"s subject matter is definitely "country" Otherwise this is an album that will appeal more to Snow Patrol fans than REM's but isn't as bad as some media critics have made out.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Fantastic album
There are a host of well known writers/artists on this album and they do not disappoint. Fantastic songs with brilliant lyrics. A nice chilled out album. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Nooney
Gary Lightbody and friends
This album appears to be Gary Lightbody's hobby and he invited friends to add their own touch. This is more country than Snow Patrol. Nice album that includes some famous names. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Bern
Tired Pony - A return to great organic music
I'm a big fan of Gary Lightbody's music writing. What can I say the man moves me. That he and his mates started the band Tired Pony with budding relationships, a couple takes per... Read more
Published 21 months ago by Melt
Tired Pony
some of the music is very folky but the voice of Gary from Snowpatrol comes through on a couple of tracks.Worth listening to
Published 21 months ago by biko
In need of an Editor
Despite the other names on board, this is all too obviously a Gary Lightbody record. Songs that start off at an intriguing slow-burn, but then either take the same two-line melody... Read more
Published 21 months ago by Young Offender
Same old same old!
This is all very competent and polished but at the same time it's just so average!.Apparently Tired Pony are a super group of sorts made up of members of Snow Patrol,Belle &... Read more
Published 21 months ago by Arthur Dooley
sensational first album
This first album "The place we ran from" from Tired Pony is just brilliant ! fantastic group of musicians including the guy that plays the saw ! .. Read more
Published 21 months ago by CHELSEA
snow patrol fan
If you like gary lightbody you will like this diffrent take. It has taken a few listens but it is a grower.
Published 21 months ago by barbs
New and old
The unmistakeable sound of Gary Lightbody from Snow Patrol in combination with the other great names pulled together to form the new band Tired Pony produces a familiar but... Read more
Published 21 months ago by Neet
Great deal
It was really great to have Tired Pony "The Place We Ran From" in my hands quicker than I was expecting it to come. Thanks!
Published 21 months ago by Woody
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