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Michelle Shocked - The Texas Campfire Tapes Audio CD

A fair review of the Michelle Shocked "The Texas Campfire Tapes" Audio CD. Please note that the below review is the views of the authors, and authors only. You can get a complete list of all Michelle Shocked reviews here, or go back to the Michelle Shocked tabs.

Michelle Shocked Band: Michelle Shocked
Title: The Texas Campfire Tapes
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Release Date: 2002-08-29
Media: Audio CD

Tracks: 1: 5 A.M. in Amsterdam 2: Secret Admirer 3: Incomplete Image 4: Who Cares? 5: Down on Thomas St. 6: Fogtown 7: Steppin' Out 8: Hep Cat 9: Necktie 10: (Don't You Mess Around With) My Little Sister 11: Ballad of Patch Eye and Meg 12: Secret to a Long Life (Is Knowing When It's Time to Go) 13: Chain Smoker 14: Stranded in a Limousine 15: Goodnight Irene

A better CD for existing fans.
This is a good CD for big fans like me but probably not the most approachable for new fans. Too bad that this is the only recording offered these days by this absolutely terrific musician.


Simple, cálido, directo.
Una propuesta redonda, postura irónica, sencillez muy cruda y canciones para ser cantadas y recordadas siempre. Lo que valoro de este album es la actitud. Los grillos y camiones, como fondo sonoro, completan la idea de que lo simple, natural y espontáneo, unidos a una buena voz, puede ser lo más bello y efectivo.


'Remembering back when I was a kid, I'd sneak down to the do
That's not to say her recent albums are rubbish - it's just that 'The Texas campfire tapes' and 'Short sharp shocked' were so so good. Like so many other artists (see Tracy Chapman), Michelle Shocked's early music is consistently impressive, and consequently eclipses her more recent work.

The story goes that this album was recorded on a Walkman, sitting beside a campfire at an eighties folk festival. Listening carefully, you can believe it - the sound of people yelling, trucks revving and crickets chirping can be heard behind Shocked's singing and strumming. '5 a. m in Amsterdam', 'The ballad of Patch-eye and Meg' and 'The secret to a long life (is knowing when it's time to go)' are my favourites here. Get this for its chilled-out, reflective mood, then try to get hold of 'Short sharp shocked' for its sassiness!.


Texas Campfire Thefts?
While it is a wonderful thing, when you buy it you are helping them continue to snag an artists songs. Michelle herself has called this the Texas Campfire Thefts since the people who recorded put it out without telling her and have never paid any royalties.


A must for any Michelle Shocked fan
Texas campire tapes show you her at the beginning - raw, without gloss, yet still giving goose-bumps. Michelle belts out passion and beauty in many different musical styles - an incredible artist. Honest, beautiful foundations.


You can see a complete list of all Michelle Shocked discography, or go back to the Michelle Shocked tabs. There is also a good guide on how to read guitar tabs here.

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