A journey through time where it is impossible to tell when you are
author: Scotter-Post Rock List
Curtis Eller plays and writes a music that some might call traditional or folk. His romps and ballads could have been borne in the delta or a post-Civil War parlor. His characters recall musicians, celebrities, and politicians long gone, reaching back as far as the mid-nineteenth century. He reaches back and finds the American Gothic tradition.
However, his music is utterly modern, since it’s all really just a set up, a hoax on the modern listener to think that Eller is just some bygone folkie singing the same old traditionals that seem so enervating compared to the electronic trends currently evading popular music today. You see, every song is a history lesson and a puzzle. Each song is a lamentation on and a celebration of the past, present, and the future. Eller takes the listener on a journey through time where it is impossible to tell when you are.
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His song wiring just keeps gettin' better
author: Bubs McCall
As the previous two reviews state, this album is really great fun. My favorites include "Taking Up Serpents Again", "Buster Keaton" and "Sugar In My Coffin". Buy a couple of his songs - he's definitely worth checking out. Eller's live shows are very entertaining too, so if you get the chance go check him out. It'll be an evening to remember for sure!
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Smart Witty and New
author: Kimberly
His is by far the best new album that I have purchased in years. Curtis takes inspiration from the Americana past and turns it into a new, fresh sound that no one is making right now. It is full of thoughtful, intelligent lyrics as well as amazing instruments and musical sounds. Who knew the banjo could rock! There is no other band I recommend more than Curtis Eller. I can't wait for more albums!
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Spectatular!
author: Morgan
It's nice to see this type of musice become popluar again. I love this guy!
Wonderful CD
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