Troubled by the Fire Laura Veirs

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  • Release Date: 07/25/2006
  • Original Release: 2003
  • Sales Rank: 72,224
  • Label: KILL ROCK STARS
  • UPC: 759656047623

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Troubled by the Fire

1LISTENLost at Seaflower Cove 3:39
2LISTENBedroom Eyes 4:16
3LISTENThe Ballad of John Vogelin 2:41
4LISTENSong My Friends Taught Me 4:32
5LISTENCannon Fodder 5:51
6LISTENTom Skookum Road 2:27
7LISTENTiger Tattoos 5:27
8LISTENA Shining Lamp 1:27
9LISTENOhio Clouds 3:58
10LISTENDevil's Hootenanny 5:03
11LISTENMidnight Singer 4:38

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Editorial Reviews

Seattle, WA-based guitarist/singer/songwriter Laura Veirs garners sympathetic support from guitar hero Bill Frisell, saxophonist Amy Denio, bassist Fred Chalenor, and others -- but the star of the show is clearly Veirs. With this 2003 effort, the artist meshes a nouveau folk/country-rock approach along with intermittent doses of spacy background treatments. Her soft voice provides an underscore for wittily constructed lyricism and slight shifts in direction. It's hard to categorize Ms. Veirs. Throughout this compelling production, she fuses the sounds of innocence with the slant of an enigmatic rock star. There are some calming moments amid asymmetrical parts: country & western, alt-rock, and Ms. Veirs' whispery vocals. Moreover, avant-garde violinist Eyvind Kang generally adheres to the straight and narrow by providing the vocalist with an organic edge. Keyboardist Steve Moore's airy and intentionally cheesy organ passages bridge the sounds of a bygone rock era with the leader's contemporary vibe. She's a cunning storyteller for sure, while kudos are in order for producer Tucker Martine's perceptive representation of Ms. Veirs' multifarious talents. Glenn Astarita, All Music Guide

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August 19, 2006: As soon as I first listened to Year of Meteors, I dashed back to the store to get Carbon Glacier. Ever since, I've been knocked for a loop, listening in a daze every time. I'm sure she resonates with some and not with others. That's okay--her admirers will instantly tune in to her distinctive voice and slightly quirky lyrics. The music is sometimes dreamy, taking you to an imaginary place (Lake Swimming), or alternately, has a little of a biting edge. This CD has almost a swinging country beat to some songs. I was delighted that they rereleased their earlier recordings, Troubled by the Fire and Little Orphan Mae. LV is really a treasure.