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Colin Linden
Raised By Wolves
Genres: Blues, Folk, Pop

Track Listings (14) - Disc #1
1. Too Late to Holler
2. Love's Like Rain
3. Anything, Anytime, Anywhere - Colin Linden, Cockburn, Bruce
4. Raging River - Colin Linden, James, Colin
5. Easy Rider
6. He Wasn't Fooling
7. Before the Blues
8. Love Everyone - Colin Linden, Cripps, Colin
9. George Chuvalo
10. Holy Fire
11. Ten Years
12. Ride with Me
13. Twister
14. Do Remember Me

CD Details

All Artists: Colin Linden
Title: Raised By Wolves
Members Wishing: 4
Total Copies: 0
Label: Compass Records
Original Release Date: 2/8/2000
Release Date: 2/8/2000
Genres: Blues, Folk, Pop
Styles: Electric Blues, Modern Blues
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPCs: 766397428420, 620638052525

Synopsis

Amazon.com

This Toronto native blends the bite of a bluesman, the grit of a soul singer, and the contemplation of a folkie into a compelling cohesive whole. Well-respected in Canada, where he's nabbed a few Juno Awards, Linden recorded much of this record in New Orleans, and the vibe of the Deep South pulses through these 14 cuts. Linden is a formidable guitarist, heartfelt vocalist, and thoughtful songwriter, but his real talent lies in the way that he seamlessly fuses all these aspects. The production, courtesy of Linden and John Whynot, is wonderfully dirty and raw, sounding a bit like his buddies in the Band. Rather than self-consciously updating traditional styles, Linden allows his taste for roots music to come out naturally and effortlessly, resulting in an invigorating, completely contemporary sound. Though he's been recording for more than 20 years, Linden is ripe for wider discovery. --Marc Greilsamer

CD Reviews

A first-rate blues album

08/13/2000

(4 out of 5 stars)

"This is a great album. Colin Linden is a supremely talented singer and songwriter, as virtually every track here proves. The best songs are "Raging River", a haunting, evocative track, and "George Chuvalo", a moving tribute to the legendary Canadian boxer. If you like Linden, I also recommend his album "South at Eight, North at Nine", or, if you want an overview of his career, "Sad and Beautiful World", a compilation recently released in Canada."

Delightful!

Lee Armstrong | Winterville, NC United States | 01/09/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This album is fantastic! The songs are consistently strong. The record company describes this album as "hoodoo meets voodoo"; and it's an appropriate description. Fans who like Creedence Clearwater, Dr. John or Tony Joe White should seek out this treasure. "Too Late to Holler" is flat out swamp rock propelled by a stinging guitar and the great lyric, "Let my soul commence to roll on the day that I die." If the skeleton on the cover is an indication, this album rolls and rocks. "He Wasn't Fooling" is another strong song that bounces almost as much as rocks. The other hot rocker on this album is "Twister" with an organ-drenched sound. Linden does do some ballads, too. Bruce Cockburn's "Anything Anytime Anywhere" is heavy on the soul horns and is a beautiful love song. "Raging River" with its plaintive haunting slide guitar is gorgeous. "Before the Blues" is a song searching for Ry Cooder with its great lyric, "You used to be such a mystery, Now you're like yesterday's news, That's the way it feels before the blues." "Ten Years" is a great smoky ballad that brings to mind Levon Helm and The Band. My favorite tune is "Love Everyone" with its cosmic spiritual lyrics mixed low so as not to hit you over the head with the power of love. There are so many strong songs on this CD! Although this is Linden's sixth album, it is only his second release in the USA. Don't miss out on one of Canada's best-kept secrets!"