Little Seeds [Barnes & Noble Exclusive] [Autographed]

by Shovels & Rope

Overview

On their fifth album (and first for New West Records), Shovels & Rope show that they keep getting better as performers and recording artists. Released in 2016, Little Seeds is the strongest piece of record-making Michael Trent and Cary Ann Hearst have delivered to date. Their sweet and sour harmonies balance off one another beautifully, Trent's rumbling guitar work finds a graceful middle ground between twang and crunch, and they've learned how to make their music fit the dynamics of the songs, expanding from an intimate fireside guitar pull to a grand-scale blowout at their command. Trent also produced Little Seeds, and he's given it a dry but rich sound that's natural while playing to the strengths of the performances. Songwriting isn't always the group's strong suit, but the spectral indictment of racism in "BWYR" and the murderous shaggy-dog tale of "Botched Execution" stand out, showing Shovels & Rope know how to deliver a message when they have the right things to say. ~ Mark Deming

Product Details

Release Date:	10/07/2016
Label:	Barnes Noble Consign
UPC:	0607396514212

Tracks

1. I Know
2. Botched Execution
3. St. Annea's Parade
4. The Last Hawk
5. Buffalo Nickel
6. Mourning Song
7. Invisible Man
8. Johnny Come Outside
9. Missionary Ridge
10. San Andreas Fault Line Blues
11. BWYR
12. Erica's Birthday
13. This Ride

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Shovels & Rope   Primary Artist

Technical Credits

Dave McNair   Mastering
Michael Trent   Composer,Engineer,Musician,Producer
Cary Ann Hearst   Composer,Musician
Andy Dixon   Mixing,Engineer
Curtis Millard   Photography
Leslie McKellar   Photography