The Box of Beautiful Things
© Copyright-The Pearldivers
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Record Label: The Pearldivers
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Jet Crawford: vocals, guitars, lap steel, keyboards, programming.
Guest artists:
Taylor Crawford: bass (Australia)
Alex Friesen: drums (Canada)
Joe Bush: drums (USA)
Felix Almentero: classical guitar (USA)
Dave Smith: electric guitar (UK)
Wim Koopman: soprano sax (NDL)
Peter v.d. Woestijne: Hammond organ (NDL)
Peter Green: flugelhorn (USA)
All songs composed, arranged, performed, recorded, mixed and produced by Jet Crawford.
Mastered by Steve Smart at Studios 301 in Sydney, utilizing a Studer A820.
The CD includes a fold-out lyric sheet.
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A lesson in songwriting
author: Tony Murphy
After many months in the company of this album, I feel compelled to elaborate.
If I were to write a book about songwriting technique, it would be very short. It would be one page long and the text would read "go and listen to the Pearldivers.
What a truly brilliant album! There is something for everyone here. Cloud Riding and Tear at the Sky are simply sublime. Polaroid is a stunningly original take on extra-marital affairs, and Girl From The Northside is one of those songs that will reside in your head for weeks after an initial listen.
Absolutely brilliant album, from a truly magnificent guy.
10 stars!
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This album is a real treat
author: hackenslash
Go Jet! This album is fantastic. A real lesson in the presentation of music. Thank you.
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thought-provoking with memorable melodies and themes
author: Ian Rushton
"Box" is a natural and worthy follow-up, picking up where The Pearldivers debut release "Shimmer" left off. Introspective, with an excellent assortment of instrumentation providing a fine clothing of sounds to wear by night and day. Jet Crawford's songs, arrangements and musicianship, helped along this time by some other excellent musicians, delivers what is sometimes a very moody, intense and deeply melancholic listen. AND there is of course some lighter moments too! I suspect not just any singer could pull these songs off with the security and truthful beauty that Jet achieves. If you enjoy well-crafted songs that are at times catchy, other times thought-provoking, with memorable melodies and themes, then I strongly recommend you get your hands on this album.
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thought-provoking with memorable melodies and themes
author: Ian Rushton
"Box" is a natural and worthy follow-up, picking up where The Pearldivers debut release "Shimmer" left off. Introspective, with an excellent assortment of instrumentation providing a fine clothing of sounds to wear by night and day. Jet Crawford's songs, arrangements and musicianship, helped along this time by some other excellent musicians, delivers what is sometimes a very moody, intense and deeply melancholic listen. AND there is of course some lighter moments too! I suspect not just any singer could pull these songs off with the security and truthful beauty that Jet achieves. If you enjoy well-crafted songs that are at times catchy, other times thought-provoking, with memorable melodies and themes, then I strongly recommend you get your hands on this album.
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