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FOLKER finds indie-rock legend Paul Westerberg still riding high on a remarkable streak of productivity that began in 2002 with STEREO. As on his previous few releases, the former Replacements frontman opts for a loose, no-frills (and sometimes downright lo-fi) sound; in this case, the album's off-the-cuff charm is only furthered by Westerberg serving as his own backing band. So if you're looking for world-class drumming, this is the wrong record for you, but if you're searching for a healthy dose of Westerberg's patented catchy melodies, you'll be more than satisfied.
The tongue-in-cheek "Jingle" opens FOLKER (not a folk album, despite the implication) with chiming guitars and multi-tracked vocals that proclaim "this is my single, this is my jingle." The tone shifts for "My Dad," a touching tribute to Westerberg's father that recalls some of the Replacements' finest songs. "Looking Up in Heaven" highlights Westerberg's way with a beautiful pop tune, while "Gun Shy" revels in his love for stripped-down, fuzzed-out, guitar-based rock. For Westerberg admirers, FOLKER is another excellent latter-day offering that shouldn't be overlooked.
Photographer: Miranda Penn Turin.Entertainment Weekly (pp.78-9) - "[Westerberg] continues his recent artistic resurgence, crafting rough-and-tumble folk rock..." - Grade: B+
Uncut (p.112) - 3 stars out of 5 - "Another lo-fi batch of songs recorded in his Minneapolis basement....A record with as much heart as FOLKER only adds to the legacy."
Uncut (p.78) - Ranked #53 in Uncut's "Best New Albums of 2004" - "[O]ne of the most appealing and melodically potent releases of his solo career to date."
Magnet (p.127) - "FOLKER is a good record..."
Mojo (Publisher) (p.96) - 3 stars out of 5 - "[The album] marks a major leap along the road to recovery....Westerberg's discernment hasn't failed him yet." Paul Westerberg Folker Songs Purchase Folker CD To buy, Click on price to add to cart | Paul Westerberg Stereo CDs (2002)
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So, like all of Paul Westerberg's loyal fans, you've been dreaming of the day that the great cranky genius of slop-rock would record a blues album, right? OK, probably not, but Westerberg went and did it anyway (under the guise of his alter ego, Grandpaboy), and Dead Man Shake turns out to be a better album than you might expect under the circumstances. Like the previous Grandpaboy long-player, Mono, Dead Man Shake was recorded in Westerberg's basement ...
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Mark Wayne GlasmireSinger/SongwriterRaised in Bethlehem, PA, Mark learned the acoustic guitar at an early age. Influenced by James Taylor, Harry Chapin, Jimmy Buffet and the Beatles, he started writing and performing his own music while in college. While in school, Mark played many local venues in the Eastern Pennsylvania area, including many music festivals and clubs. He recorded his first album, 'Sad Songs' in the late 70's, an effort that highlighted his fresh and original material.With the first album under his belt, Mark moved on to Greenwich Village in New York City in the 80's and spent many years performing at top name venues such as Folk City, The Speakeasy, The Bottom Line and other well-known Village stages. During his time in New York, Mark was fortunate to share the stage with many well-known acts such as Tom Paxton, Arlo Guthrie, Tracy Chapman, Suzan Vega, John Gorka and Gordon Lightfoot. One review in the New York Times during this era remarked that 'there aren't many artists who get as good as Mark. ' Over the next few years, Mark went on to record an EP entitled 'The Sun, The Moon and The Seasons' a local favorite and bestseller in New York City. Later as an artist with Comstock Records, he released two singles, 'Hey Girl' and 'Can You Feel It,' into the European market, both of which received extensive airplay and reached the top 5 on the European charts. In 1995, Mark moved from Pennsylvania to Nashville to become more involved in the creative community that flourishes in the nation's songwriting capital. He immediately began writing and performing in the 'Music City' at writer's nights, as well as other local venues, including the famous Blue Bird Cafe, the Exit Inn, the Wildhorse Saloon and 3rd and Lindsley. As a consequence of those gigs, Mark began receiving local airplay on Nashville stations which led to the recording and release of the 'All of My Heart' CD through his own label, Traceway Music. Mark co-wrote ...
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