Asleep Many Years in the Wood

by Anomoanon

Overview

What a difference an album makes. After toying around with nursery rhymes with mixed results, and releasing a tepid self-titled album of originals, the Anomoanon finally perfected their approach with Asleep Many Years in the Wood. Their overall sound isn't all that different -- they still sound remarkably similar to the Grateful Dead without the meandering tendencies, or like the Eagles with a bit more grit, and a certain singsongy quality remains. But the difference is the songwriting, and it's evident right from the first track, the remarkable "Sixteen Ways," a song both mellow and energetic, like the best studio work of the Dead. Other highlights include the majestic "Bluebird of Happiness," the rocking "Kick Back," and the plaintive "Y'Know." Rarely does '70s-style country-rock sound this vibrant and alive. With Asleep Many Years in the Wood, the Anomoanon finally deserved to be known other than as "Will Oldham's brother's band." ~ Jason Nickey

Product Details

Release Date:	11/05/2002
Label:	Temporary Residence
UPC:	0656605925424
Rank:	256367

Tracks

1. Sixteen Ways
2. Ain't Skeert
3. Bluebird of Happiness
4. Kick Back
5. Complaint
6. One That Got Away
7. Tongue and Heart
8. Sadie and Rudy
9. Y'Know
10. A Story
11. Asleep Many Years in the Wood

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Anomoanon   Primary Artist
Aram Stith   Guitar (Acoustic),Slide Guitar,Mellotron,Guitar,Organ,Vocals (Background)
Paul Oldham   Vocals (Background)
Ned Oldham   Tubular Bells,Vocals,Guitar
Jack Carneal   Vocals (Background),Baritone (Vocal),Drums
Willy MacLean   Vocals (Background),Bass (Electric)
Will Oldham   Vocals (Background)
Ward Deters   Vocals (Background)

Technical Credits

Ned Oldham   Composer
Aram Stith   Composer
Paul Oldham   Producer,Engineer
Jack Carneal   Cover Art
Anomoanon   Producer
Pooh Johnston   Engineer
Brian DeRan   Cover Art