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The Tatters by The Tatters
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fave it Modern Folk | Western Swing
13 tracks | 40 minutes
Released Apr 2001
on Knottygirl Records
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- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 02:37 Tattered and Torn lyrics BUY MP3 02:37 Tattered and Torn lyrics "GIFT MP3" 02:37 Tattered and Torn
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- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 03:54 Bended Knees lyrics BUY MP3 03:54 Bended Knees lyrics "GIFT MP3" 03:54 Bended Knees
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 02:57 Angel of Death lyrics BUY MP3 02:57 Angel of Death lyrics "GIFT MP3" 02:57 Angel of Death
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 03:35 Cry Aye Aye lyrics BUY MP3 03:35 Cry Aye Aye lyrics "GIFT MP3" 03:35 Cry Aye Aye
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 03:42 Dele El Mundo lyrics BUY MP3 03:42 Dele El Mundo lyrics "GIFT MP3" 03:42 Dele El Mundo
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 02:29 Lost My Head lyrics BUY MP3 02:29 Lost My Head lyrics "GIFT MP3" 02:29 Lost My Head
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 02:37 Yip Yip Kay Ay lyrics BUY MP3 02:37 Yip Yip Kay Ay lyrics "GIFT MP3" 02:37 Yip Yip Kay Ay
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 03:32 I Don't Think So lyrics BUY MP3 03:32 I Don't Think So lyrics "GIFT MP3" 03:32 I Don't Think So
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 03:55 Say Goodbye to the Good Times lyrics BUY MP3 03:55 Say Goodbye to the Good Times lyrics "GIFT MP3" 03:55 Say Goodbye to the Good Times
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 01:47 In the Gloaming lyrics BUY MP3 01:47 In the Gloaming lyrics "GIFT MP3" 01:47 In the Gloaming
Eclectic original folk and Americana music highlighted by tight female harmonies... "The songs on this CD are so uniformly excellent, however, each listener is bound to have his or her own favorites." (Performing Songwriter Magazine)
Editorial review
Hard to define but enjoyable in the attempt, this album is littered with a myriad of influences, as the sweet, gentle Appalachia harmony dominates from start to finish. "Tattered and Torn" features a Hawaiian flair by using the ukulele as its main support, while an accordion caps off "Angel of Death." The trio of Mary Wilson, Jennie Snyder, and Erika Harding cannot be distinguished vocally, as the sweet union of voices makes it impossible. Some songs evoke images of a modern-day Andrews Sisters on "Lost My Head" and "Bottle Buddy," both consisting of traditional country and bluegrass influences. One slight disappointment is the gospel intro of "Bended Knees," which devolves into a quasi-pop folk tune. But it's a miscue quickly forgotten given the toe-tapping escape about California's Big Sur conveyed during "Cry Aye, Aye." Linda Ronstadt, especially in her flamenco incarnation, is another big influence on "Dele el Mundo." A solid album of stellar vocals, but the highlights have to be "Bluer Pastures" and "Say Goodbye...," both of which work the same well-trodden country rails. ~ Jason MacNeil, All Music Guide
Bio / Background
After playing together in various groups over the years, three vocalists from the Central Coast of California have teamed up with three of the busiest, most talented musicians to create this fun, energetic group known as The Tatters. Mary Z. Wilson, Erika Harding and Jennie Snyder formed the group, named for the dying domestic art of hand-tatting or lace making, in November of 1998. All three women sing both lead and backup vocals, allowing for flexibility of vocal style and range within the trio which features tight, balanced harmonies. Dan Wilson, Bill Flores and Jack Joshua joined The Tatters to form an incredible back up group affectionately known as The Lowly Sidemen. The versatility of these musicians allows the group to weave a tapestry of sounds together throughout their performance.
A love of roots music with a pure, old-time flavor brought this group together. Their sound has been described as simple but powerful vintage Americana.
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