God Willin' & The Creek Don't Rise | 
| Artist: Ray Lamontagne & The Pariah Dogs
Label: RCA/RED
Category: Music
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Rating:  38 reviews
Sales Rank: 7
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.1
Dimensions (in): 5.5 x 4.9 x 0.3
UPC: 886976508623
EAN: 0886976508623
ASIN: B003QCCS36
Release Date: August 17, 2010 (New: Last 30 Days)
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| Tracks:
| • | Repo Man | | • | New York City's Killing Me | | • | God Willin' & The Creek Don't Rise | | • | Beg Steal Or Borrow | | • | Are We Really Through | | • | This Love Is Over | | • | Old Before Your Time | | • | Fot The Summer | | • | Like Rock and Roll & Radio | | • | The Devil's In The Jukebox |
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Product Description
Grammy nominated and critically acclaimed, Ray LaMontagne returns with his anticipated fourth studio album, God Willin' & The Creek Don't Rise. Entirely self produced (for the first time) the album was recorded in two weeks at LaMontagne's home in the woods of western Massachusetts. The newly restored historic home served as a homemade recording studio for Ray and his fellow musicians. With Ray's vocals at the forefront of the songs and a loose, almost live sounding recording, the album stands as a testament to a band at the height of their powers. The newly coined 'Pariah Dogs', consists of Jay Bellarose (drums), Jennifer Condos (bass), Patrick Warren (keyboard), Eric Heywood (guitar) and Greg Leisz (pedal steel guitar). Individually these musicians have contributed to the live work of such heralded musicians including Beck, Joe Henry, Tom Waits, Lucinda Wlliams, Ryan Adams and Joe Cocker to name a few of their career highlights. Together with Ray they shared a sense that the sessions for this record were rare and extraordinary.
Album Description
2010 release, the fourth album from the Grammy nominated and critically acclaimed singer/songwriter. Entirely self produced, the album was recorded in two weeks at LaMontagne's home in the woods of western Massachusetts. The newly restored historic home served as a homemade recording studio for Ray and his fellow musicians. With Ray's vocals at the forefront of the songs and a loose, almost live sounding recording, the album stands as a testament to a band at the height of their powers. The newly coined 'Pariah Dogs', consists of Jay Bellarose (drums), Jennifer Condos (bass), Patrick Warren (keyboard), Eric Heywood (guitar) and Greg Leisz (pedal steel guitar).
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 Hypnotic August 17, 2010
Blue in CT
12 out of 12 found this review helpful
A genuinely haunting and hypnotic journey. The lyrics tell stories perfectly matched to the unique voice and subtle instruments. Don't be fooled by the peaceful appearance - these are genuine stories of loss, desire and heartbreak. The interplay of the steel guitar is the unifying thread throughout. Maybe not the genius of "Nashville Skyline", but reminiscent. A highly recommended interlude. Don't cheat yourself by trying to pick individual songs - buy the whole disc.
The Best Yet August 17, 2010
R. Hale (Denver, CO)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
With the exception of "Live from Bonnaroo" I own every album Ray has out, including "Introducing Raycharles LaMontagne", (1999) "Acre of Land",(2001) "Green",(2002) and "One Lonesome Saddle",(2002). In my opinion, this is the BEST album Ray has ever released. From the opening song, "Repo Man" through the closing of "Devil's In The Jukebox", you'll be tapping your toes and singing right along - whether it be on your ride to work, or that road trip you've been planning. It's worth mentioning Ray's husky, smoke and whiskey, voice isn't as present on this album. Instead his voice rings clear and bright on the majority of the tracks.
I heartily agree with the Associated Press in saying God Willing And The Creek Don't Rise is, "one of the year's best!"
Doesn't Disappoint!! August 17, 2010
Parker
7 out of 9 found this review helpful
Ray's vocals shine once again as he releases his 4th studio album, and I'll be honest it doesn't disappoint. The production is toned down on this album compared to Gossip which had a lot going on to me. The sound/song writing is more similar to LaMontagne's first two albums in my opinion. Highlights include:
"This Love is Over": hauntingly beautiful and reminds us how much emotion Ray can put into his vocals
"God Willin'": one of the best on the album, production is awesome songwriting props for this one
"For the Summer": probably my second favorite, sentimental and just all around great
"Rock 'N Roll & the Radio": my favorite off the album, Ray sings to your soul in this fabulously written song with a passionate performance. One of my favorite songs of his ever.
All in all this CD has not helped me rank LaMontagne's albums being now I cannot choose my favorite out of this one and his first two. Fantastic album, a leap up from Gossip in my opinion which I didn't love and probably going to be one of the best of the year for me!
God Willin' Ray Will Keep Making Music This Good August 18, 2010
M. C. Tolen (Tulsa, OK)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Pure and simple...this is great classic music from beginning to end. This may be Ray's most consistently good album he's made yet, at least since Trouble. Whereas previous albums had their standout tracks along with others that took awhile to catch on for me, each song on this album takes hold of you, demanding you to listen until before you know it you've listened to the whole album over and over without skipping a track. Right from the start Ray kicks it off with a funky groovy track like nothing else he's done before called "Repo Man." With the Pariah Dogs giving more of a band feel than a producer's influence, you can totally visualize how Repo Man came into being with Ray likely sitting in a room with the Pariah Dogs, sharing that groove on the acoustic guitar and each member jumping into the jam and adding their own parts to make a great rock song. Like most of Rays songs they would probably be just as good or better if it was just Ray and his acoustic. But here, I think the Pariah Dogs really earn their billing without taking away from the essence of the song or overshadowing it. Some of the songs do have a more country lilt to them and normally I cringe over pedal steel guitar (too honky tonk for me) but here its very tastefully done and, dare I say, lovely. The production is great and doesn't stray much from the straight forward band lineup or still stripping it down to Ray and his guitar like on "Rock & Roll Radio." I won't knock Ethan Johns production hand in previous releases. He's a great producer and I'm sure he was a big part in casting Ray with horns in some of his soul songs or in more jazzy and pastoral soundscapes. However, I think there was a bit too much production on the last release and overall this album feels more vital, immediate and passionate. Sure there may not be a single song as perfect as "Trouble" or as catchy as "You are the Best Thing." And yes, I always wish Ray would rock out a bit more. But all in all I think this is among Ray's strongest batch of great melodies, songwriting and classic sound. Definitely one you'll want to listen over and over from beginning to end for a long time to come.
It's a Goodie August 18, 2010
E-Cowboy
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
As a fan of LaMontagne's previous work, I had fairly high expectations and hopes for his latest release and I'm happy to say that it hasn't disappointed. "God Willin' & The Creek Don't Rise" delivers - it's a fantastic mix of funk (Repo Man), blues (Devil's in the Jukebox), and Ray's own unique alt-folk sound. It's the type of music you can listen to and enjoy regardless of your mood.
In my opinion, LaMontagne's work just gets better with each album that he's done. Not a bad trajectory when you started with albums like "Trouble" and "When the Sun Turns Black".
This CD won't disappoint, get it and enjoy
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