[ ]      [ ]   [ ]
Over the Rhine — Anything At All
Log in above to post your comment
Proclivities
(Carrboro, NC)
Posted: Sep 28, 2012 - 06:41
 
 fretman wrote:
I just can't figure why Over the Rhine and the Cowboy Junkies get such rave reviews here, but Lucinda Williams gets trashed. Listening to them they have a lot in common- depressed lyrics, hard luck stories, very capable female singers, and good writing. Not to mention all the production and arranging of the not insubstantial musical talent. Go figure. Must be anti- something.
Haters.
Classism. something must explain this, and it ain't bad voice, bad singing or bad songwriting.

 
Lucinda Williams doesn't get trashed here more than anyone else - particularly The Cowboy Junkies.  Re-read the commentary on their songs.

ziakut
(Right Here)
Posted: Aug 27, 2012 - 18:17
 
Pleasant like 1,765 other songs.

WhiteWater
(right where you are sitting now)
Posted: Dec 18, 2011 - 10:03
 
Sounds a bit like Frazey Ford singing.

Alexandra
(PNW)
Posted: Nov 16, 2011 - 16:53
 
Now that I've moved to Portland, this weekend may very well be my last chance to see them in a while—-wish I could afford to go!

yofitofu
(Santa Barbara, CA)
Posted: Nov 16, 2011 - 16:50
 
You can play as much Over The Rhine as you want Bill. I never get tired of them.

Art_Carnage
(DeepintheheartofTexas)
Posted: Apr 09, 2011 - 23:11
 
A great album from one of my all-time favorite bands. Not a bad song on it.

Randomax
(Wimberley, TX)
Posted: Mar 09, 2011 - 11:04
 
 cohifi wrote:
Pretty good!  She doesn't sound like anyone, except all the good ones!
 
Her voice reminds me of Kris McCay

cohifi
(Denver)
Posted: Jan 05, 2011 - 20:21
 
Pretty good!  She doesn't sound like anyone, except all the good ones!

Valley_Boy
(Wisconsin: Smell our DairyAir)
Posted: Dec 21, 2009 - 11:30
 
OTR was my first RP "discovery." I have been a fan of both ever since.

sdn
(Philadelphia)
Posted: Dec 21, 2009 - 11:28
 
What does she have against enunciating consonants?

sirdroseph
(Outer Mongolia)
Posted: Oct 19, 2009 - 15:13
 
She has a beautiful voice, I hate this song.{#Puke}

Randomax
(Wimberley, TX)
Posted: Aug 17, 2009 - 13:39
 
Actually, if her voice reminds me of anyone it would be Kris McCay — which RP would play some of her.

Randomax
(Wimberley, TX)
Posted: Aug 17, 2009 - 13:38
 
 Chinto wrote:
Okay...so I'm guilty if anyone has made this comparison..............I was rapt in thinking it was Norah Jones..
 

Sorry, but I don't see any connection whatsoever....this woman can really sing.

Chinto
(kelowna)
Posted: Jul 16, 2009 - 20:40
 
Okay...so I'm guilty if anyone has made this comparison..............I was rapt in thinking it was Norah Jones..

mfassett
(Redwood City, CA)
Posted: Jul 16, 2009 - 20:36
 
Never heard them until I saw them headline for HEM... liked HEM better of course, but Over The Rhine was good!  I own a couple of their CDs now.  

Great set of music, with Ani Difranco and The Decemberists...  

Tim_in_N_FL
(Florida)
Posted: Apr 12, 2009 - 16:32
 
Once again, RP introduces me to some FINE music from an artist I've never heard elsewhere.  Blessings to RP!!!  {#Notworthy}

jim1964
(british columbia by way of bklyn)
Posted: Apr 30, 2008 - 12:30
 
I first heard this group listening online to WAPS from Akron and I've become a fan of their music, I'd love to see them live. The cut "Jesus in New Orleans" is the best on this album, in my opinion.
Ericac
(Lakeville, MN)
Posted: Apr 30, 2008 - 12:19
 
Thought that was quite fine. New to me.
a_genuine_find
(somewhere past the midpoint, watching, wandering, wondering)
Posted: Dec 26, 2007 - 14:51
 
~-9 thx for the intro
xkolibuul
(Salmon below, osprey above)
Posted: Dec 11, 2007 - 00:20
 
Smoking something serious, that's about it.

dcdog wrote:
are you serious?


bam23
Posted: Nov 09, 2007 - 14:52
 
The stylistic excesses of this singer can become a bit much at times, but I still consider this group to be one of the more rewarding discoveries made theough Radio Paradise. Where else would I have heard any of their work, not living in Cincinnati (give praise). Several years ago, while in thrall of this album, OTR played a scarcely announced gig in a small club about one block from my house, in Berkeley. A once in a lifetime opportunity. Peter Rowan was in the audience, also taking advantage of the chance to see someone he had heard of.
dcdog
(washington dc)
Posted: Nov 09, 2007 - 14:47
 
are you serious?

jnhashmi wrote:


Personally, nothing I've ever heard from Lucinda can match this when it come to songwriting.

jnhashmi
(Manhattan Beach/Los Angeles)
Posted: Nov 09, 2007 - 14:45
 
fretman wrote:
something must explain this, and it ain't bad voice, bad singing or bad songwriting.


Personally, nothing I've ever heard from Lucinda can match this when it come to songwriting.
olesonb
(Westminster, CO)
Posted: Nov 09, 2007 - 14:44
 
On_The_Beach wrote:
Sounds like Lucinda Williams on vocals; is it?
Nice cover art.


I was thinking "Wow, a Lucinda song I enjoy." Don't know if it's her or not, but it does sound just like her, only slightly better.
QueenLucia
(Corner of the USA)
Posted: Nov 09, 2007 - 14:44
 
lmic wrote:
Right now, 3.6% of us believe this to be a 10. Including myself, of course.


Count me in. This entire album is fabulous.

dcdog
(washington dc)
Posted: Nov 09, 2007 - 14:43
 
I like this but would love to hear Lucinda more.


fretman wrote:
I just can't figure why Over the Rhine and the Cowboy Junkies get such rave reviews here, but Lucinda Williams gets trashed.

Listening to them they have a lot in common- depressed lyrics, hard luck stories, very capable female singers, and good writing. Not to mention all the production and arranging of the not insubstantial musical talent.

Go figure. Must be anti- something.
Haters.
Classism.

something must explain this, and it ain't bad voice, bad singing or bad songwriting.

hippiechick
(Weekendland)
Posted: Nov 09, 2007 - 14:42
 
Over the Rhine has a brand new album that's really great! Please Bill, play something from the new one.
UltraNurd
(Boston, MA)
Posted: Aug 07, 2007 - 08:24
 
::
lmic
(Uniondale, NY)
Posted: May 20, 2007 - 18:29
 
Right now, 3.6% of us believe this to be a 10. Including myself, of course.
okobojicat
(Dreaming of the Moravian Highlands)
Posted: Feb 15, 2007 - 15:05
 
ObsidianInfinity wrote:
For some reason .. this song loses its intimacy factor when I can hear my roomate bangin his girlfriend upstairs.
Dude, you could have told me. We would have gone over to her place.
On_The_Beach
(Vancouver, Canada)
Posted: Feb 15, 2007 - 15:00
 
Sounds like Lucinda Williams on vocals; is it?
Nice cover art.
fretman
Posted: Feb 15, 2007 - 14:59
 
I just can't figure why Over the Rhine and the Cowboy Junkies get such rave reviews here, but Lucinda Williams gets trashed.

Listening to them they have a lot in common- depressed lyrics, hard luck stories, very capable female singers, and good writing. Not to mention all the production and arranging of the not insubstantial musical talent.

Go figure. Must be anti- something.
Haters.
Classism.

something must explain this, and it ain't bad voice, bad singing or bad songwriting.

celadonstone
(Southeast of the USA)
Posted: Feb 15, 2007 - 14:57
 
ObsidianInfinity wrote:
For some reason .. this song loses its intimacy factor when I can hear my roomate bangin his girlfriend upstairs.


Um, yeah, I had a long time off period from the indigo Girls for similar reasons--college suitemate just had to get hers while my roommate and I were studying on the other side of the wall. Thanks, kid. Was it good for you? It wasnt for us.
celadonstone
(Southeast of the USA)
Posted: Feb 15, 2007 - 14:55
 
I dont suppose I can hope this will be followed by the Anniversary Song by the Cowboy Junkies?
Mari
(île de lesvos)
Posted: Jan 31, 2007 - 18:59
 
pigglywiggly wrote:


I couldn't agree more!
I can agree more see!
pigglywiggly
(mid-America)
Posted: Sep 22, 2006 - 07:50
 
Art_Carnage wrote:
This has become one of my all-time favorite albums. One amazing song after another.


I couldn't agree more!
Art_Carnage
(DeepintheheartofTexas)
Posted: Jul 25, 2006 - 19:07
 
This has become one of my all-time favorite albums. One amazing song after another.
Jacksonstat
(Columbus OH)
Posted: Apr 14, 2006 - 13:45
 
Simply beautiful. Great album.
ObsidianInfinity
(Upstate NY)
Posted: Mar 30, 2006 - 22:13
 
For some reason .. this song loses its intimacy factor when I can hear my roomate bangin his girlfriend upstairs.
slawjam
(Chandler "It's a Dry Heat", Arizona)
Posted: Jan 16, 2006 - 11:04
 
A classic album, no doubt.
And even better on vinyl! For those of you who think records blow away CDs (like me), this is a must have. Even warmer, more intimate, and somehow more organic on vinyl. Available from their website.
And btw, get on their mailing list - their personal emails give you a tremendous insight into this wonderful couple.
honeygirl
(New England... USA)
Posted: Nov 19, 2005 - 05:48
 
I must own this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Ok, I'm carried away & grounded by it.


""""I follow you from town to town
I need it
I'm better off when you're around
I mean it

Sooner or later
Things will all come around again
Sooner or later
I won't need anything
Anything at all

I walk these streets alone at night
When it hurts me
A perfect life's an oversight
You curse me

Should've known better
Than this esoteric love
Down to the letter
It don't mean anything
Anything at all

You and I

I wrestle with these guilty thoughts
And I'm losing
You're all I am I'm what you're not
Confusing

Sooner or later
Things will all come around for good
Sooner or later
I won't need anything
Anything at all """"
betterdaze
(With my feet on the ground and my head in the clouds.)
Posted: Nov 04, 2005 - 14:20
 
Pyro wrote:


Yes, honey, yes! There may be no grit, drawl, or twang, but she has a lot of Lucinda's styling/phrasing. I like them both.


I was just coming in to say that this could be a Lucinda song.
jnhashmi
(Venice/Los Angeles)
Posted: Nov 30, 2004 - 18:11
 
This song, and the album this song comes from, are amazing. Two discs of great songs. I'm excited because it's clear this album will be a life-long love of mine. A masterpiece.
Tux
(The Netherlands)
Posted: Sep 24, 2004 - 04:00
 
Très agreables!
maxgruv
(Bellingham, WA, USA)
Posted: Aug 19, 2004 - 14:15
 
I'm so glad RP is playing Over The Rhine. They are one of the best "undiscovered" groups in modern music, IMHO.

Radio Paradise RULES.
indypaul
Posted: Jul 08, 2004 - 10:50
 
Boosiewolf wrote:


Tune into 97X, one of the last great independent radio stations. You'll hear PLENTY of OTR.

And for you who compare Karen to Lucinda--no honey, no! There's no grit or drawl or twang...her voice is clear and lovely! Hear them live sometime, if you can.


Is 97X out of Oxford? I think that's what I listened as a youth in Richmond. Great memories.
Pyro
(Between a rock and a hard place)
Posted: Jul 08, 2004 - 10:45
 
Boosiewolf wrote:


Tune into 97X, one of the last great independent radio stations. You'll hear PLENTY of OTR.

And for you who compare Karen to Lucinda--no honey, no! There's no grit or drawl or twang...her voice is clear and lovely! Hear them live sometime, if you can.


Yes, honey, yes! There may be no grit, drawl, or twang, but she has a lot of Lucinda's styling/phrasing. I like them both.
Steelhead
Posted: Feb 19, 2004 - 11:53
 
Saw OTR opening for The Samples before I had ever heard of them. They were excellent live as well.......
jstevep00
(Lancaster, PA)
Posted: Feb 13, 2004 - 06:04
 
I bought this double cd for my wife for her birthday (what a great way to get music I want too!) and it is excellent. OTR somehow manages to top everything else they've ever done on these cds. I recommend a purchase if you like this song.
Darlington
(Columbia, South Carolina)
Posted: Jan 29, 2004 - 13:50
 
Bought this CD over the holidays - an excellent CD - highly recommended.