Search - Bobby Jr Bare :: From the End of Your Leash

Matured and amazing

King of Rawk | Austin, Texas | 06/27/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I've been a life long fan of Bobby and all his various projects. But this album takes the cake. Simply amazing. He has the care-free writing style reminiscent of Shell Silverstein mixed with his own insight and wit into the world of lost love and heart-break. It is a record that is true to the heart and just plain honest. Highlights include "Can I borrow your Girlfriend," "Valentine" and "Let's Rock and Roll"; a delightfully unique take on life on the road. Bobby's voice cracks with a diligence that caries the heavy lyrical content with a passion other songwriters could only dream of achieving. With delicate harmonies and sweeping pedal steel riffs, "Songs from The End of Your Leash" represents Bobby's greatest achievement. The production qualities are absolutely astounding (as usual). It's a must have record for the year for anyone who enjoys REAL music with soul and passion. Just fantastic, I really can't say enough about it. It is truly a bitter-sweet symphony that gives me chills every time I listen to it. Without a doubt, though, "The Terrible Sunrise" is a track that resonates in your heart with the weight of a two-ton block of cement, and, thus, is my favorite song. Ryan Adams, Jay Farrar, and every wanna-be Nashville songwriter couldn't ever come close to nailing a record as complete, focused, and genius as this one."

Brilliant

B. Lane | New York, New York USA | 06/11/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"It's got it all - hooks, pop sensablities, rock bombast and Nashville rooted twang. All mixed together in a tasty stew and served with a side of wit."

Beautiful and overwhelming

Knut Einar Sundlisaeter | Oslo, Norway | 04/25/2008

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This album will blow you down once you give it a try. Bobby Bare Jr. is obviously a very talented and unique singer/songwriter, which sadly has been overlooked for years. His last three albums are all good, and deserve a lot more attention than they`ve got till now.



"From The End Of Your Leash" is from the beginning to the end a soulful journey into several musical landscapes, which includes roots rock, harmonic pop, soul, folk and twangy Nashville country. The tunes are catchy, and grow on you every time you listen. Still the arrangements are a bit unusual, with acoustic/electric guitars, piano, organ, accordion, drums and bass, often charged with interference and guitar-noise, in interaction with choir, strings or a brass-section. But the result of this mix is amazingly awesome. The lyrics are also great, and feel credible and real. I will claim that Bare`s musical view on "From The End Of Your Leash" is not too far from ex. My Morning Jacket`s indierock, Lambchop`s lounge country or even Hank Williams III`s old school "country-punk". But you could of course disagree. In any case, if you are into melodic orchestrated indierock and alternative country, or simply like high quality music, you will love this masterpiece. Strongly recommended!"