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White Flag by Joe Mannix
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fave it Folk Pop | Americana
16 tracks | 48 minutes
Released Dec 2003
on Bongo Beat Records
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- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 03:12 Silver Girl lyrics BUY MP3 03:12 Silver Girl lyrics "GIFT MP3" 03:12 Silver Girl
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 03:13 Bellerose Hill lyrics BUY MP3 03:13 Bellerose Hill lyrics "GIFT MP3" 03:13 Bellerose Hill
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 03:12 Light After The Darkness lyrics BUY MP3 03:12 Light After The Darkness lyrics "GIFT MP3" 03:12 Light After The Darkness
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- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 03:19 White Flag lyrics BUY MP3 03:19 White Flag lyrics "GIFT MP3" 03:19 White Flag
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- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 04:22 Moving On lyrics BUY MP3 04:22 Moving On lyrics "GIFT MP3" 04:22 Moving On
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Phil Ochs meets PF Sloan with The Band. Dark, intelligent and heavily textured Americana
Editorial review
Singer/songwriter Joe Mannix immediately can be placed in a fine niche of performers such as Michael Penn and Neil Finn. The pop sensibilities oozing from "Silver Girl" on White Flag are quite apparent, as is his above-average lyrics. With vocal and acoustic guitar setting the tone, Mannix also brings Ryan Adams circa Gold on the lovable "Bellerose Hill." "All hail and applaud the wounded modern man," he sings over the traces of roots pop. "Light After the Darkness" is another strong acoustic ballad that reflects a bit of Ron Sexsmith although the humming in the song recalls the melody to "True Colors" by Cyndi Lauper. "Bamboo" has more of a melancholic melody with a faint organ in the distance. The most accessible or radio-friendly effort is the pop/rock of "Higher Intervention." Creating a lofty plateau for himself, Mannix moves into a murky rock area with the title track ? la R.E.M.. The appropriately named "Dream" is a brilliant lullaby that the singer takes great care in delivering. "Everyman" comes close to constructing a modern-day approach to Springsteen's or Dylan's early work. Possibly a reference to the events of September 11, the song speaks about standing up for the common person. "Last Gang in Town" has a military drumbeat to it and includes a choir and accordion, but isn't one of the stronger songs. "The Echo" shows Mannix has an ear for quality melodies. If there's one drawback to White Flag, the 16 songs at times travel down the same musical road. But overall, if "Moving On" is a measuring stick, Mannix should be moving into a bigger spotlight shortly. ~ Jason MacNeil, All Music Guide
Bio / Background
Joe Mannix is a key figure of the New York City songwriter underground, hosting monthly showcases and building a cult reputation with raves from the NY Times, Washington Post and media/airplay in the UK, Spain, Japan, France and more.
Joe is constantly touring and garnering airplay, fans and a reputation as a formidable live act either solo or with his trio ("with melody and muscle...the band and their leader held court from the get go" Amplifier, Feb. 2003).
This is Joe's first solo album (there were two acclaimed CDs with his pop rock band, Mannix). Recorded in an old dark church in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, with the cream of that city's roots musicians - spearheaded by producers Glenn Marshall (a Daniel Lanois engineer) and Canadian roots pop icon Dave Rave (Teenage Head, The Shakers). The Catherine North Studio was wired by Bob Lanois (brother of Daniel).
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