Da Capo is a collection of previously-released and never-before-heard songs, some dating back from the early days of Smoke Ring Days, and others culled from the archives of Barbarian Lovers, the band's previous incarnation... more ». These ten (plus) tracks are amongst the band's catchiest and most melodic, with an audible emphasis on vocal harmonies, country-tinged guitar and harmonica riffs, and driving rhythm lines. The opening 'Round and Round,' originally released in Europe on Italy's Cruisin label, was a Gavin Report 'Spotlight Pick of the Month' upon its initial release, and numbers such as the hipster paen 'Simon Templar' and Yardbirds-influenced 'Don't Walk Away' received much airplay and positive press in Europe. For a limited time, the CD includes the special preview song 'Nowhere Town,' an anthem to escapism from the band's upcoming album.« less
All Artists:Smoke Ring Days Title:Da Capo Members Wishing: 0 Total Copies: 0 Original Release Date: 4/8/2002 Release Date: 4/8/2002 Number of Discs: 1 SwapaCD Credits: 1 UPC:675875210108
Synopsis
Album Description
Da Capo is a collection of previously-released and never-before-heard songs, some dating back from the early days of Smoke Ring Days, and others culled from the archives of Barbarian Lovers, the band's previous incarnation. These ten (plus) tracks are amongst the band's catchiest and most melodic, with an audible emphasis on vocal harmonies, country-tinged guitar and harmonica riffs, and driving rhythm lines. The opening 'Round and Round,' originally released in Europe on Italy's Cruisin label, was a Gavin Report 'Spotlight Pick of the Month' upon its initial release, and numbers such as the hipster paen 'Simon Templar' and Yardbirds-influenced 'Don't Walk Away' received much airplay and positive press in Europe. For a limited time, the CD includes the special preview song 'Nowhere Town,' an anthem to escapism from the band's upcoming album.
CD Reviews
Some really good songs here
donna the cowgirl | cirello, tx | 06/13/2006
(4 out of 5 stars)
"This is the kind of music I like the most, lean, clean, well written and to the point music. There are some really good songs here, almost the whole album is great. Folk, Pop, Country and more are all mixed togrther to make one fine album. There are some great vocal harmonies here, listen to "Round and Round" and "Home to Stay". I have not had this album too long, but it is quickly becoming one of my favorites. It's nice to hear a band with their own identity for a change."
Nifty lil' ol' album
StevJenk | In my Garage | 04/28/2006
(4 out of 5 stars)
"Having been checking out up-and-coming bands in a lot of online music magazines lately, I came across mentions of Smoke Ring Days in several, including, I think, Pitchfork, whom I usually trust to have fairly discerning taste in new music. With 'Da Capo' the reviewers were fairly on the money - this album is good, with world-weary and knowing lyrics set in upbeat musical arrangements to a winning effect. I like hearing a female lead vocal that didn't sound prepubescent - the warm tones here are a welcome contrast to the screachy voices usually favored by radio today. Musicianship all around is tight, with good performances on guitar and bass the standouts. Check out 'Sister Susan' and 'Home to Stay' as well as the harp solo on 'Don't Walk Away.' They are a band to keep an ear on."
Good American pop/rock
Zombie Wolf | Flint, Michigan | 04/25/2006
(4 out of 5 stars)
"This is a pretty good CD by a group that is not that well known in America but certainly should be. Most CD's that I buy I usually end up ripping the one or two good songs on the disc to my hard drive or iPod and filing the others away in a storage cabinet, but I play this one from beginning to end. there is not a bad song on the disc. "Round and Round", "Luck Don't Know My Name" and "Don't Walk Away" are my favorites, "Home to Stay" is a beautiful song and I even like their remake of "All of the Good Ones Are Taken (on the "Sins of Commission" album)". This is goog American pop/rock . I just wish more people were familiar with The Smoke Ring Days and their music. They are proof that some really fine music was created in this genre. These guys are so much better than several other bands in the rock & roll genre that do get noticed. I first heard about SRD a couple years ago, when I got a copy of "Songs of Simple Dreams" as a gift. I have seen them in concert a while back and I was really impressed by the fact that what you hear on CD is what you hear in concert. I feel that one of the traits of a good band is the ability to get your feet moving and the air guitar going as soon as you hear them."
Nice, big sound - is this a new band?
Jennifer Agnelli | Bar Harbour, ME | 04/15/2006
(4 out of 5 stars)
"I was amazed to read on the liner notes that this band is a duo, like the White Stripes or the Brunettes, as their sound is so totally different and so BIG for just two people (yes, I know about multi-tracking, but still.....). Anyway, I really liked the poppy aspect of this album, especially the eighties-ish verve of Round and Round and the bopping Hip Hip Hop and Don't Walk Away, with their layers of vocals and fast-blues guitar riffing. And any band that writes a song about the old TV show The Saint (Simon Templar aka Roger Moore) is cool by me. All in all, a fun and really listenable record. Is this a new band?
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This band has a good sound
Marcia Peete | Here and There | 04/20/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Okay, here are the songs I really like on Da Capo: Home to Stay, Sister Susan, Half a Heart, Mystery Train (of Love), and Fate Comes Along. As you can tell, I am into that twangy, country-rock sound big time!! They are on my iPod, I play them in my car driving to school, and my band (who I turned on to Smoke Ring Days) is learning Mystery Train and Fate to play next month at a battle of the bands at Chardo's. As someone who hopes to make a career in music, I like to keep my ears open to all kinds of new sounds, and this band is great. Thanks guys, and hope to open for you sometime in the future!!"
Track Listings (12) - Disc #1