Til the End of Counting
Carla Ryder Band
© Copyright-Carla Ryder
(794465761827)
Record Label: Greengrass Records
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The Carla Ryder Band has truly come into its own. The songs, while influenced by artists from Tom Petty to Chrissy Hyndes to Keith Richards to Patty Griffin, are completely unique. This is their best creation to date. The songs are melody driven, guitar driven, lyric driven, harmony driven compositions; each telling their own story and taking the listener on it's own journey. You will not put this album down once you start listening. It is THAT good. Adam Steinberg (who has worked with the Dixie Chicks, Sheryl Crow, Laurie Sargent) produced and helped mix the album. Carla's songwriting is masterful; accessible and addictive, yet challenging, provocotive and entrancing. Her commentary on life, relationships, politics, literature, joy, outrage and self-reflection mesmerize the listener at once, inciting a multitude of interpretations. Til the End of Counting took a long time to record and finish. It is a labor of love. A work of patience, art, beauty, healing and redemption. Share in this experience and turn it up loud.
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grown-up, rootsy rock
author: Elise I.
This album fulfills the promise of "Pulling Down Sky," the CRB debut. That brief album left me wanting a lot more - and now, at long last, I have it. This is a fully-realized work, and I can tell Carla and the band have come into their own as rockin' musicians. From "House of Yesterday" to "Lonely Days," this is an album you can put on in the car, roll down the windows, and sing along to. But that's not the only thing that makes "Til the End of Counting" special - I would have been disappointed if the woman who wrote "Hottest Season" and "One I Call Friend" hadn't put her ballad-writing skills to use on her new album. And she did, with "Halley" and "Just About Nothing," and the results are thoughtful, emotional, and beautiful.
Way to go, Carla! Keep those hits comin'.
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Fantastic - Best CD I've purchased all year. Highly Recommend
author: Susan B
The CRB CD is a great collection of music and lyrics. Great music for the car, a party and a great gift. You won't be sorry - every track is wonderful & original. Blows away all other music I've had in the car this year!
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Great CD!
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Saw Carla live for the first time last month. Was not sure which of her CDs to order, but I am very happy with this one. The lyrics and music together make for a great listening experience. Now I have to order her other CDs!
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I agree: "their best creation to date"
author: Alan B
I was 'way behind on my Carla Ryder collection so I bought "Til the End of Counting", "Acoustic & Live", and "Pulling Down sky". This one is the best. If you can only get one, get this one. Buy it.
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