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Looks Like Up by John Train
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fave it Modern Folk | Country Folk
12 tracks | 37 minutes
Released Jan 2004
on Record Cellar
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Folky 'No-Depression' style Americana with Alt-Country influences featuring the great songs of Jon Houlon.
Editorial review
Some people have a hard time appreciating subtlety, restraint, and understatement -- that's why many New York jazz critics of the 1950s didn't understand cool school greats like Chet Baker, Stan Getz, Gerry Mulligan, and Lee Konitz. Those guys didn't shout to get your attention, and the journalists who dismissed them expected shouting. John Train doesn't shout either; if Looks Like Up was a jazz release, it would probably be labeled cool jazz. But this Philadelphia band doesn't provide jazz; its forte is a twangy, country-influenced style of folk-rock, and the Pennsylvanians use subtlety to their creative advantage throughout this appealing CD. Because the songs tend to be understated and unassuming, those who expect music to shout at them might fail to realize how meaty and substantial Looks Like Up is. But make no mistake: Singer Jon Houlon (who wrote all of the material) brings a lot of depth and vulnerability to his songs -- many of which have a world-weary, cynical outlook. Tunes like "Did You Come By Your Bitterness Honestly?," "Misery Loves Company," and "If I'm Gonna Get Blamed" don't sugarcoat things; Houlon takes an honest, realistic look at relationships, and he doesn't pretend that happiness is always going to prevail. Houlon never gets in your face, but that doesn't mean that he isn't expressive -- and it doesn't mean that he doesn't get his points across on this memorable, heartfelt CD. ~ Alex Henderson, All Music Guide
Bio / Background
JOHN TRAIN
Jon Houlon -Guitar,Vocals
Mike Brenner-Dobro
Steve Demarest-Bass
Mark Tucker-Steel Guitar
Bill Fergusson-Mandolin
'Looks Like Up' is John Train's second album.It was released in 2001 and produced by Mike Brenner.This critically acclaimed five piece Philadelphia-area band plays a unique blend of country,folk,and bluegrass.
"On the sophomore album by this Philadelphia folksy-country fivesome,singer-songwriter Jon Houlon steps confidently into his own...The growth spurt is most evident,though,in Houlon's songs and the easygoing,conversational way he sings them.Dissapointment and despair are elucidated with mordant wit and telling detail."
Dan DeLuca
Philadelphia Inquirer
"The magic of those Wednesday nights has been beautifully documented on 'Looks Like Up',John Train's second release on local indie label Record Cellar.
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