Choochtown [Import]

1. Go Fuck Yourself

2. When Bobby Comes Down

3. Hamell's Ramble

4. I'm Gonna Watch You Sleep

5. Uncle Morris

6. Disconnected

7. Nancy's Got A New Boyfriend

8. Choochtown

9. Shout Outs

10. Lottery

11. Long Drive

12. Judy

13. Joe Brush

14. Mall

15. Bill Hicks (Ascension)

16. Bill Hicks

Choochtown,Hamell on Trial,Evangeline,Folk

Average customer rating: Ed is larger than life. Great Album Built, Bald, Bold and Beautiful Third great album! Hamell hits it...

Choochtown Hamell on Trial Manufacturer: Such a Punch Media ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Alternative Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music Rock | Alternative Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Songs for Parents Who Enjoy Drugs Big as Life Tough Love Ed's Not Dead: Hamell Comes Alive ASIN: B00004S5C7 Release Date: 2000-03-28

Tracks:

1. Go Fuck Yourself
2. When Bobby Comes Down
3. Hamell's Ramble
4. I'm Gonna Watch You Sleep
5. Uncle Morris
6. Disconnected
7. Nancy's Got a New Boyfriend
8. Coochtown
9. Shout Outs
10. Lottery
11. Long Drive
12. Judy
13. Joe Brush
14. Mall
15. Bill Hicks (Ascension)
16. Bill Hicks

Album Description

Hamell On Trial's third release, "Choochtown," recorded almost exclusively in his Brooklyn basement, is as raw and bold as a Hamell On Trial show. The record is narratively complex and showcases a cast of drunken and disaffected characters to whom Hamell loves to give voice. Edgy instumentation and wry humour add to the mix. Not quite a "concept" album, some of characters force themselves into more than one song, and things aren't always what they seem. Remember when rock and roll pushed the boundaries? Here we go again.

Customer Reviews:

Ed is larger than life........2003-06-10

You owe it to yourself to get out there and see this man do his thing. He puts on an amazingly captivating show. This CD is fantastic, but it is impossible to do justice to his live show in a recording.

Sigh, Ed's just great!

Great Album.......2001-07-04

I first heard about Hamell on Trial when I picked up "Uncut" magazine, with a disk that contained the song "Choochtown" on it. It was a great song - melodic yet raw, with smart, funny lyrics delivered by Chooch, a street-smart player, and, best of all, it rocked with garage band intensity. So I picked up the album "Choochtown". With maybe one exception, every song on here is great, too. Not quite a "concept album" but more than just a bunch of unconnected songs, "Choochtown" tells the stories of a bunch of petty crooks, drug dealers and other misfits, many of whose stories overlap. Hamell uses this format to tell the story of what happened at one Toddle House diner at 3 am from three different narrators who were each there and who each know each other, but who each saw what was happening from a different angle. Not quite your usual fare - and even better, it rocks. In sum, Choochtown is an ambitious, smart album with great lyrics and a great sound that, to me, is equal parts Lou Reed, acoustic Springsteen and 60's garage. Highly recommended.

Built, Bald, Bold and Beautiful.......2001-05-05

considering this alb cost less than 5oo dollars to make, this is an amazing achievement For further proof, check out UNCUT's 5 star Album of the Month review also. I really only came here to appraise all you Hamell fans of his latest, upcoming release "Ed's Not Dead....Hamell Comes Alive" (SuchAPunch Records), which was recorded on tour last spring while out on tour with Ani DiFranco. It's his best yet, for obvious reasons.

Third great album!.......2000-12-19

Ed Hamell does it again, bringing his own special brand of furious folk to the table. Hamell on Trial smacks us awake and makes us think like few artists dare.

This is good stuff. If you can find his previous two cds anywhere, they are worth your time and dollars.
Hamell on Trial is best heard live. I look forward to when Hamell on Trial returns to the stage to spit fire once again. Get well soon!

Hamell hits it..........2000-06-01

This is a great album if you're a fan of the man. His lyrics are as inflammatory and inspirational as ever. Though no studio album could ever completely convey the energy that is felt when witnessing his on stage intensity, it comes close. However he's not the type of artist that you can listen to lightly. His quick lyrics and hard playing will tire your mind if you're not game. Be prepared to rage a little before you put him in you disc player.

Average customer rating:

Choochtown Hamell on Trial Manufacturer: Evangeline Music/Hepcat ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music ASIN: B0000525N3 Release Date: 2003-04-08

Tracks:

1. Go Fuck Yourself
2. When Bobby Comes Down
3. Hamell's Ramble
4. I'm Gonna Watch You Sleep
5. Uncle Morris
6. Disconnected
7. Nancy's Got a New Boyfriend
8. Coochtown
9. Shout Outs
10. Lottery
11. Long Drive
12. Judy
13. Joe Brush
14. Mall
15. Bill Hicks (Ascension)
16. Bill Hicks

Average customer rating:

Choochtown Hamell on Trial Manufacturer: Evangeline ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Folk | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music ASIN: B000216VZU Release Date: 2004-12-27

Tracks:

1. Go Fuck Yourself
2. When Bobby Comes Down
3. Hamell's Ramble
4. I'm Gonna Watch You Sleep
5. Uncle Morris
6. Disconnected
7. Nancy's Got a New Boyfriend
8. Coochtown
9. Shout Outs
10. Lottery
11. Long Drive
12. Judy
13. Joe Brush
14. Mall
15. Bill Hicks (Ascension)
16. Bill Hicks

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