Live at the 5th Ave. Coffee Shop
© Copyright-Scott Stein
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Record Label: Scott Stein
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Recorded at an intimate solo show in the summer of 2005, "Live at the 5th Ave. Coffee Shop" captures pianist/singer/songwriter Scott Stein showcasing his piano chops and his vocals, but most importantly - the songs. The live album features stripped-down arrangements of three songs found on his well-received 2004 "Temporary Romance" EP as well as eight brand new previously unreleased songs. The songs speak for themselves - no drums or bass to dress up the melodies, just the piano man shooting from the hip, presenting the songs the way he wrote them.
The setting - Columbus's "hub of weirdness", Victorian's Midnight Cafe - allows for a performance that is soft and sparing yet rich and warm at the same time. The songs smartly cover a wide range of topics: heartbreak ("Cliches and Coffee"), escapism ("Stars Over Memphis"), youthful twentysomething optimism ("Ordinary Days"), and even scathing yet humorous social commentary ("It Must Be Good").
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author: Joe Halpern
Being an avid Scott Stein follower, and owner of his album Temporary Romance, these live cuts are a great follow up to his studio album. Great solo renditions of some of his stand-bys and some songs I've never heard before make this album a must have. Soulful, raw, and powerful all the way through!
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