Pearl Jam guitarist Stone Gossard convenes a few pals in Temple of the Dog fashion for a spontaneous and impressive project. Soulful and beguiling. --Jeff Bateman
Pearl Jam guitarist Stone Gossard convenes a few pals in Temple of the Dog fashion for a spontaneous and impressive project. Soulful and beguiling. --Jeff Bateman
"Brad conveys emotion like Monet could paint flowers...with a natural ease and a unique style that cannot be denied. The uplifting songs on this album will make you feel elated, while the softer ballad-type songs will have you weeping like a child. When I first bought this, I could only listen to it in small doses. Too much would wear me out emotionally, and I would be put off from listening to it again for a long time. I only play it once every 2 years or so, but I still consider it one of my favorites. I remember back in '94, driving my car in the rain, singing along, and all of a sudden, I'm sobbing like my dog died. A few songs later, I'm bobbing my head along to the music like I don't have a care in the world. It's that magical. Most musicians can only dream of crafting songs this real."
Shame (on you if you don't have this album)
Cillie Girl | Bend, OR | 11/24/2002
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Essential music for the serious soulful individual tired of the mindless garb of radio. Beautifully written, the delivery of each song is nothing short of mindblowing. I heard this album for the first time 10 years ago, and from the first few bars of "Buttercup" I was hooked. Shawn Smith, is an incredible singer full of raw emotion. The whole album is one of the best, but my favorite song (one I still have to hear every day) is 20th Century ~ GROOOOOOOV-O-MATIC! If you don't own this album, waste no time in buying it, you won't be sorry."
Searching
T. Draper | georgia | 11/09/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I actually first heard this cd when I was married in 1994. When my husband and I divorced, he kept the cd. For years I've had it in my head but couldn't get my hands on it. I've actually been looking for it ever since and the local music stores didn't have it. And I was so happy that I found it here, that I was dancing in the shower. I absolutely love this cd and it is a must for anyone who considers themselves to "know" good music. --tabby--"
Different and Refreshing
T. Draper | 07/20/2002
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I used to kinda smirk when my roomate put this cd in, then something started to happen. Soon I started to really listen, it opened my mind, I think maybe the first song must of brought me down a little. I found out this if the kinda mood music a person needs to have around, "an esential album". I bought the second album a few years later, I love it, but Shame, difently has a different, unique kinda feel. Most of the songs on here are mesmorizing, very groovy, and quite possibly some of the best music that you never heard on the radio."
Temple of The Dog-Revisited
T. Draper | 11/11/2000
(4 out of 5 stars)
"If you were a Temple of The Dog fan, knew who Mother Love Bone was and who Pearl Jam is...you will at very least thoroughly enjoy this disc. It's been out for quite a while and I've already literally worn one copy out (no kidding). "Buttercup"'s sensuality is undeniable and "Down" with it's almost eerie feel fills a room with emotion."