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It has taken him far too long, but Show Me Your Tears is the first album Frank Black has put his name to that evokes something other than a wistful longing for his old band, the Pixies. Most of Black's previous solo works have been little more than diminishing returns on Pixies' signature elemental ferocity; Show Me Your Tears is not wholly free of this flaw ("Massif Centrale" in particular sounds like it might have been a Pixies B-side), but in the main it's a vibrant, poised and surprisingly warm and funny record. Show Me Your Tears is underpinned by a wry country leaning that informs Black's music and lyrics--it can be imagined that Black picked up a few tips in this area from former Wall of Voodoo frontman Stan Ridgway, who produced half the tracks. "Horrible Day" is a fine, swinging honky-tonk lament, reminiscent of Cracker at their best; "Goodbye Lorraine" is a gentle trundle that profits from the contrast between Black's great growl of a voice and the melancholy wail of a lap steel. This is Black's best solo record by some distance, and almost--almost--enough to inspire the hope that there's nothing in the rumours of a Pixies reunion. --Andrew Mueller
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FRANK BLACK Show Me Your Tears (2003 UK 13-track CD album from the ex-Pixies band member. Includes Nadine Everything Is New & My Favourite Kiss picture sleeve COOKCD262)
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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I recently went to see Frank Black and the Catholics on their 2003 UK run to promote Show Me Your Tears. It was, as you would expect a fantastic show. However one thing kept bugging me. The audience took it upon themselves to chant at regular intervals "Monkey! Play Monkey!" This was taken up by the bulk of the people at the venue. As was their insistence on only cheering the Pixies songs he played, even ignoring Headache, Robert Onion and I love Your Brain. The band seemed to get a bit pissed off and I was glad when they didn't play Monkey Gone To Heaven. Because that is not the point of going to see Frank Black and the Catholics.
And that leads me to this album. I think that it has the widest variety and most complex songwriting of all the Catholics albums. It is genuinely moving and the lyrics have much more personal edge to them. I think there are some truly excellent songs on the album and some genuinely catchy ones (perhaps what was missing from Devil's Workshop).
However this is not The Pixies. It isn't Frank Black solo artist. The name on the box is very clear: Frank Black and the Catholics. They are a seperate band. They are not trying to reproduce Pixies music or Teenager of the Year. They are trying to make new and relevant music. They succeed on every level.
It seems to me in both the live show and in general, people see the name Frank Black and their brain shuts down mumbling something about how they love Doolittle. Doolittle etc were the products of another band 15 years ago. Get over it!
So I reccomend this to people who are fans of Frank Black and the Catholics and say to those who want a Frank Black album then try Teenager of the Year or his self titled solo album. If you are after The Pixies then they have an extensively available back catalogue.
I say roll on 2004 and another Catholics album and hopefully another UK tour.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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Frank Black returns with "Show Me Your Tears", his first since the break up of his marriage, and it's a bit of a mixed bag, in a good way. The song "Nadine" is excellent, in a real dark way and has a definite Pixies vibe about it. Other songs in this vein include "massif central".
There are a lot of songs on this album however, that also remind me of his earlier album "Dog in the Sand". He has the country/steel guitar sound still going on, but with his excellent voice it works well. I never fail to be impressed by the melodity of his voice, and songs on this album showcase it well, especially "Goodbye Lorraine" and "My Favourite Kiss".
This isn't an album for people looking for Pixies songs, however, it is full of soulful, melodic songs that are written by a great man.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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Charles wrote this after one of his divorces and the emotion comes through well, as well as some dark humour. Thank goodness for emotional pain; without it we would be deprived of great art. There are a few excellent songs and a few dogs as usual for one of his albums. When he writes poor songs they miss the mark (IMO) by some distance but his great songs are better than anyone else can write which is why he is so special. Like other reviewers I think new listeners would be advised to go for alternatives. personally I would direct you to Black Letter Days which is on a par, in terms of its excellence with Doolittle though utterly different in style.
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Killer songs, and soul to spare
Oh my God! This album's just grabbed me by the throat and shaken me into a gibbering, giggling, play-it-again, dancing-around-the-living-room wreck! Read more
Published on 6 Dec 2003 by M. Potter
Excellent Record
Went to see him live wanting to hear Pixies stuff. Was more impressed by the stuff off this record than any of the pixies songs he played...
Published on 16 Oct 2003
Show me your sweat
If you get the chance to see Frank Black and the Catholics on their current tour (ongoing in the UK Oct 2003) then don’t pass it up. Read more
Published on 14 Oct 2003 by Nick 3029
Grow me your Tears
After a couple of weeks listening to this I think this record can be called a grower. My first impressions were "oh dear, what a disappointment" - especially given the recent highs... Read more
Published on 10 Oct 2003 by u123072
praise, praise old man black! but not here.
following this mans career has been some trip, but i feel the trip is coming to an end. franks new release "show me your tears" has all the elements of a great record, but no... Read more
Published on 29 Sep 2003 by "slothhead00"
Frankly disappointing
'Show Me Your Tears' unfortunately continues the slide in quality since 'Teenager of the Year', a slide which was only briefly arrested by 'Dog in the Sand'. Read more
Published on 28 Sep 2003 by Stephen Song
Put your tears away
I really believe that Frank Black is one of the most gifted songwriters of his generation. As well as a seemingly inexhaustible ability to produce singable melodies, he has a... Read more
Published on 17 Sep 2003 by Elvis Polonius
The King of Alternative Rock Does it Again
Another fantastic album from Frank Black, it seems that he is incapable of writing a bad one. The album is as you'd expect a rather strange affair, with rock songs (Nadine, Massif... Read more
Published on 12 Sep 2003 by Graeme Wright
Competent 3rd offering in a year from living legend.
This must be a worthwhile album. I have listened to it over 10 times since Monday (it's now 7am Wednesday), and there are some real gems on this album, some of the best songs he... Read more
Published on 10 Sep 2003 by Man in uniform
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