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Binding: Audio CDEAN: 0607396614820 Label: New West Records Manufacturer: New West Records MPN: 6148 Number Of Discs: 2 Publisher: New West Records Release Date: May 13, 2008 Studio: New West Records Editorial Review: Product Description: Blame It On Gravity is the seventh studio album and the first new album in 4 years from alt-country pioneers Old 97 s. The album finds the band turning up the amps and returning to the satisfying crunch with a mix of rock, punk, pop and classic country that defined the band s sound on earlier albums. The band credits the new album s enthusiasm to their return to their hometown of Dallas, TX to record, the first time since their initial independent release. The band, still comprised of original members Rhett Miller, Murry Hammond, Ken Bethea and Philip Peeples, deliver what they believe is the finest album of their 15-year career. The bonus DVD contains a 44 minute documentary on the history of the band including live performances featuring classics and new songs. Album Description: 2008 Deluxe Edition includes DVD. The Old 97's bounce into 2008 with their album Blame It On Gravity. This is their seventh studio album and their first album in four years. The Old 97's are Alt-Country pioneers originally based in Dallas, Texas. The band credits this album's enthusiasm to their return to Dallas to record, the first time since their initial independent release. The band, still comprised of original members Rhett Miller, Murry Hammond, Ken Bethea and Philip Peeples, deliver what they believe is the finest album of their 15-year career. The group formed in 1993 and took their name from an old country song popularized by Johnny Cash, "Wreck of the Old 97." Average Rating:
 Rating:  - Classic Old 97sI have been listening to this CD since I got it, and it is terrific. If you are a fan of the Old 97's, you won't be disappointed. The DVD is a great little extra, has some live performances and a fun interview with Rhett Miller. Rating:  - Older 97sI can't help but think that the last couple of studio albums by the Old 97s have been unfortunately titled. DRAG IT UP was a bit of drag and BLAME IT ON GRAVITY finds the boys aging, not always gracefully. It's a good album, but matches neither the ramshackle spunk of their first albums or the rollicking poppiness of their peak. No longer kids, this outing feels a bit enervated. Rhett Miller seems to have invested his energy and sense of melody in his solo career, which has nonetheless missed the ... Read More Rating: - They just keep getting betterThe latest album from the Old 97's just proves that a band can keep getting better with age. As usual, the songs are beautifully and cleverly written. The song 'The One' sounds like vintage 97's and is a perfectly fitting song to finsih off this album. Murry sings two songs on this album that are just beautiful and touching. The first song by Murry 'This Beautiful Thing' is just a very touching song that reminds you just how soulful the 97's really are. And then there is, what in my mind is already ... Read More |
