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Impasse
Richard Buckner
Impasse
Genres: Country, Alternative Rock, Folk, Pop, Rock
 
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On this restless troubadour's previous releases, his dour monotone and spare arrangements did little to alleviate the bleakness of his literary-minded lyrics. While Richard Buckner hasn't (and shouldn't) turn into Mr. Joyb...  more »

     
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All Artists: Richard Buckner
Title: Impasse
Members Wishing: 5
Total Copies: 0
Label: Overcoat Recordings
Original Release Date: 1/1/2002
Re-Release Date: 10/8/2002
Genres: Country, Alternative Rock, Folk, Pop, Rock
Styles: Americana, Indie & Lo-Fi, Contemporary Folk, Singer-Songwriters
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPCs: 036172611423, 3448969230323

Synopsis

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On this restless troubadour's previous releases, his dour monotone and spare arrangements did little to alleviate the bleakness of his literary-minded lyrics. While Richard Buckner hasn't (and shouldn't) turn into Mr. Joyboy, it's an ear-opening revelation to hear his songs in the warmer and more sonically expansive settings of this self-produced, home-studio recording. With only the backing of his wife, Penny Jo Buckner, on drums, he plainly had no concern about time or budget as he layered his first collection of original material in four years with celesta-like bells and keyboard electronics that occasionally evoke the incongruous influence of '80s synth-pop. "Trust me, I know where I am," he sings in "Born into Giving It Up." Highlights ranging from the luminous balladry of "Put On What You Wanna" to the spaghetti-Western twang of "Stumble Down," indicate that the listener should take him on faith. No, Buckner hasn't gone all "new romantic" on us, but who knew that the bard of existential despair had this much Phil Spector in him? --Don McLeese

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Once more, with feeling...
singmebackhome | Macon, GA | 12/31/2002
(5 out of 5 stars)

"Look, folks- just because you may not have heard of him doesn't mean Richard Buckner is not a major recording artist. He's making music equal to and better than Dylan, Springsteen, Joni and whoever else is going to be nominated for Grammies this year at his expense. His talent is utterly unique in popular music right now, and he's at the top of his game. Get on board- NOW! Devotion + Doubt, Since, and now Impasse are MAJOR records. Their effect will be profound and lasting. This is music that insists that you put down what you are doing and engage with it (so be careful what you are doing when you first try it on.) I could go on and on with alot of blah blah about specific qualities that this album possesses, but I would prefer not to waste any more of your time and simply urge you to snag Devotion + Doubt, Since, and Impasse. I dare you not to be moved. Buckner, along with Grace Braun and perhaps Iris Dement (if she'd put out some new music, dammit!) are among the most vital and uniquely gifted writers and singers today, and Buckner has not let us down with Impasse.5 stars is not enough."
Alt. Country Genre Transcendence
bruce watson | Belgrave, Victoria Australia | 11/03/2002
(5 out of 5 stars)

""Alt. Country deity Richard Buckner has put his best cowboy boot forward minus the Calexico core of Burns and Convertino (who provided masterful support on 'The Hill'). As great as that release was, nobody would be missing them on "Impasse". (Buckner
played all instruments and his wife played percussion). As usual, he stretches the genre envelope into ethereal realms, and even the (sparsely used) 'cheesy' synthesizer sounds just right. Cannot this man produce anything less than exultant music? What gifts the music God hath bestowed! Let it vibrate the chakra of your heart."
My album of the year
Laura M. Witkowski | Charlotte, NC | 12/27/2002
(5 out of 5 stars)

"Richard Buckner can convey beauty and warmth with his voice while subsequently giving you chills - and that is a combination that has me completely won over. His lyrics and music sound positively organic and real and this album is by far his best yet. Oddly, many have claimed that this is some kind of departure for him sound-wise, but I do not find that to be the case. Permanently placing Buckner in the "alt-country" category does him and his talents a grave disservice. He is one of the most earnest and talented musicians I have ever heard: by far my album of the year."