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John Linnell - State Songs CD


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John Linnell is one half of the duo known as They Might Be Giants (though their ranks have grown over the years, Linnell and John Flansburgh are the mainstays and leaders). His first solo album is a collection of 16 songs devoted to 15 states in the United States of America--the sixteenth, "The Songs of the 50 States" sings the praises of the project as a whole. Some of these songs first emerged on an EP in the mid-'80s. They run the gamut one expects from his regular band, and all are eminently singable. Who else could have created such catchy ditties for "Montana," "West Virginia," and "Maine?" This is a loopy hit parade with dashes of pop, rock, polka, folk, Broadway, and anything else that popped into the inventive musical mind of John Linnell. STATE SONGS is an offering full of melodic delights and brimming with good cheer from a veritable American ambassador of goodwill.

One Half Of They Might Be Giants

Personnel: John Linnell (saxophone, piano, organ, synthesizer); Dan Hickey, Brian Doherty (drums).

Alternative Press (12/99, p.104) - 4 out of 5 - "...a head-scratchingly unique sound...It all stays afloat on the merits of our hero's goofy charm....Giants devotees will dub it genius..."

State Songs Music

List Price	$16.97 (You save $1.28)
Category	Rock Albums, Pop CDs, Alternative, Rock/Pop
Label	Rounder Select
Orig Year	1999
All Time Product Rank	126,810
CD Universe Part number	1144224
Catalog number	431005
Discs	1
Release Date	Oct 26, 1999
Studio/Live	Studio
Mono/Stereo	Stereo
Producer	John Linnell
Recording Time	45 minutes
Personnel	Dan Hickey John Linnell - saxophone, piano, organ, synthesizer Brian Doherty - drums

John Linnell - State Songs Songs

Trk	Song	Time	Price
1	Illinois	1:24	$0.99
2	Songs Of The 50 States	2:25	$0.99
3	West Virginia	3:31	$0.99
4	South Carolina	3:44	$0.99
5	Idaho	2:36	$0.99
6	Montana	3:15	$0.99
7	Pennsylvania	1:01	$0.99
8	Utah	2:29	$0.99
9	Arkansas	3:28	$0.99
10	Iowa	2:54	$0.99
11	Mississippi	2:15	$0.99
12	Maine	2:05	$0.99
13	Oregon	1:48	$0.99
14	Michigan	1:14	$0.99
15	New Hampshire	2:50	$0.99
16	Nevada	7:58	$0.99

State Songs Music Review

Average Rating: (4 out of 5 stars) 4 stars

5 stars Great Album
These songs, although hardly pertaining to their respective states, are some of the greatest songs ever written. From the unforgettable pop anthem "South Carolina", which chronicles a man's bike accident and journey to receive his just reward, to "Iowa" which claims that the state of Iowa is in fact a witch, these songs are some of the best I've heard. For those of you who know John Linnell from They Might Be Giants, you already know of his talented songwriting and unforgettable vocal talent. So do yourself a favor and buy State Songs today!
Submitted by mhnorth (Pennsylvania)
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5 stars State songs is a fun ride from start to finish
John Linnell has really outdone himself and provided a CD with some of the catchiest songs you'll find about American states you'll ever hear!
Submitted by sunfun_alex (Wallingford, CT, USA)
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5 stars Amazing
The songs are completely original and fun to listen to. The CD is always interesting no matter how many times you listen to it, and John Linnell's talent is obvious once again. The lyrics and the music are extraordinary. It's a great buy!
Submitted by Lauren (Rochester, NY, USA)
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1 star A waste of money
Sorry I bought John Linnell's CD - "State Songs" It should be illegal to title the CD as such. A complete waste of money as I really wanted USA state songs. This CD is not usable by me and I trashed it because that's what it is. TRASH!
Submitted by Karen (Cooper City, FL, USA)
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