Impasse

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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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Average customer rating: for completists only One of the most well-crafted albums I've ever heard Buckner on Rawk Truly, R.B has reached an Impasse IMPASSE VS. THE REST

Impasse Richard Buckner Manufacturer: Overcoat Recordings ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Indie Rock | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Alt-Country & Americana | Country | Styles | Music General | Country | Styles | Music Contemporary | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music General | Folk | Styles | Music Alternative Folk | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Alt-Country & Americana | Country | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Bloomed Devotion + Doubt Richard Buckner The Hill Since ASIN: B00006L3QO Release Date: 2002-10-08

Tracks:

1. Grace-I'd-Said-I'd-Known
2. Born Into Giving It Up
3. Hoping Wishers Never Lose
4. Loaded @ The Wrong Door
5. (A Year Ahead)...& A Light
6. Put On What You Wanna
7. A Shift
8. ...& The Clouds've Lied
9. Stumble Down
10. Count Me In On This One
11. Dusty From The Talk
12. Were You Tried & Not As Tough
13. Impasse
14. I Know What I Knew
15. Stutterstep

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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

Customer Reviews:

for completists only.......2006-05-12

The whole "song titles that also happend to be first line of every song" should have been a clue that Richard Buckner didn't really put the same effort into this album as he has in the past...or maybe he was emulating Emily Dickenson, I don't know. What I can tell you is that out of all of my Richard Buckner albums, this is the one that I listen to the least. That being said, even subpar Richard Buckner is still pretty darn good. Much of what we expect from him is still here: the late night initimate hushed vocal delivery, the cryptic lyrics, and clean & crisp production. What's not here are any memorable tunes. There's a quality of sameness that kind of runs through the whole album that you don't hear with his best albums like "Devotion & Doubt" and "Bloomed". It's not a bad album, but unless you've already purchased the aforementioned pair, there's no need to buy this one.

One of the most well-crafted albums I've ever heard.......2005-12-15

Impasse is one of those rare collections which makes me say "That's my favorite song on this album. No, wait. THAT'S my favorite." Its chronology is so well composed I find it sinful to even contemplate shuffling the tracks. The underlying narrative is haunting, willful. In short, I find it mesmerizing.

Buckner on Rawk.......2004-10-25

This is the Buckner album that rocks without rocking. It's hard to explain. Drums are involed, organ, bass, electric guitar and the likes too. But nothing really ever gets loud but it somehow just rocks. The lyrics are pretty amazing if you like to actually read them. If you're looking for trite cliches, don't go here. Granted, Richard's voice is take it or leave it, but on this record, it's really hard for anyone to say no. Loaded is probably my favorite song on the record. But the song "Dusted From The Top" has this point at the climax where Richard's voice cracks almost as if he started crying while he was recording it. It's one of those few moments in recording when the singer suddenly becomes totally human...not just a figure. Personally, I like Eliot Smith, but Buckner is superior to me. This record explains why.

Truly, R.B has reached an Impasse.......2003-07-26

Sad enough i think our sad sack buckner has reached an impasse. That little flame has definetly sputtered into mediocrisy. There is simply too much i could criticize on this release. This is buckner's pop record, and imho, it doesn't even stand up to his previous releases, except the pompous little nursery rhyme adaptation of the spoon river anthology. Don't even get me started, but even books have chapters! None the less, i still believe in this artist, and after his recent divorce his best may be yet to come...

IMPASSE VS. THE REST.......2003-04-11

Quite good. Buckner is my favorite, and nobody knows who this fellow is. I'm at a loss for why this is. Impasse is, in my eyes, the easiest to listen to of his work, and just different enough to be neccessary for the collection. I gotta see this guy live... Oh yeah, buy the CD, you won't regret it. Then make your friends buy it.

Average customer rating: Total Time: 12:38

Impasse-ette Richard Buckner Manufacturer: Overcoat Recordings ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Alt-Country & Americana | Country | Styles | Music General | Country | Styles | Music Outlaw & Progressive Country | Country | Styles | Music General | Folk | Styles | Music Alternative Folk | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Alt-Country & Americana | Country | Indie Music | Stores | Music Country Folk | Country | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Richard Buckner Since Devotion + Doubt Bloomed ASIN: B00006IZOF Release Date: 2002-09-10

Tracks:

1. Born Into Giving It Up
2. Stumble-Ette
3. Loaded At the Wrong Door (Acoustic)
4. Remainder
5. It's Still '56
6. Born Into Giving It Up (Acoustic)

Customer Reviews:

Total Time: 12:38.......2002-09-28

Both 'Born Into Giving It Up' and 'Loaded at the Wrong Door' will appear on 'Impasse'. Sure, it's nice to have alternate acoustic versions, but this is for impatient faithful fanatics only.

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Melancholy Impasse Manufacturer: Cactus ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | New Age | Styles | Music ASIN: B000CA7MC2 Release Date: 2005-03-22

Average customer rating: Bay Area Buzz Review very excelent record

We've Met an Impasse: By Midninght Well Be Naked Inventing Edward Manufacturer: Substandard Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Live Albums | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music ASIN: B00007MB3G Release Date: 2003-03-04

Customer Reviews:

Bay Area Buzz Review.......2003-08-09

"Inventing Edward, an autumnal branch on the Substandard family tree, has released this collection of dark, blurry melancholia. The band is comprised of several members of Half Moon Bay's hardcore affinity group, Under a Dying Sun, plus a few guest musicians; and in a slow, patient, often whimsical fashion, they create songs of surprising warmth and depth. What could easily be another regrettable sad-core album, is actually quite remarkable, and this is due in part to the breadth of ably-played non-rock instruments that have been added, and the space the band has provided for ambience, improvisation, and soundscaping. Reminiscent of The For Carnation, IE uses electric piano, strings, accordian, spoken word, and dark Neil Young-sounding guitar to build heaving oceanic storms. It takes some patience to appreciate this record, but keep listening, because it bears many gifts, and once it has you, it has you." -MS (Bay Area Buzz)

very excelent record.......2003-03-15

TRUST ME if you havn't heard these guys play then your missing out on it all.

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Impasse/Richard Buckner ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Country | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Country | Imports | Stores | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B000BU9BHW Release Date: 2005-11-08

Album Description

Solo performer: Richard Buckner (vocals, guitar). Recorded at Blackeyed Pig Studios, San Francisco, California in 1996. 'Impasse', Personnel: Richard Buckner (vocals, acoustic & electric guitars, various instruments); Penny Jo Buckner (drums). Recorded in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

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L' Impasse Georges Chelon Manufacturer: Buda Musique ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD France | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B000B7HY2Y Release Date: 2006-02-14

Tracks:

1. Le Troubadour
2. On Ne Se Quitte Pas Bons Copains
3. Elle Est Nue
4. Bon Anniversaire
5. L'impasse
6. Le Marionnettiste
7. Sur Tous Les Pianos
8. Petit Bonhomme
9. Reconnaissance
10. Pompei
11. On Dit Souvent
12. Requiem Pour Les Animaux
13. Chanson D'amour
14. Un Petit Souffle D'air
15. Recueillement

Album Description

After the great success of Chelon's first album in 1964, he became very well known to French music aficionados. With his boyish good looks and beautiful songs about serious faith, Chelon's popularity continues to grow as he tirelessly releases his very simple, and very popular, songs.

Album Description

New album features 15 tracks. Universal. 2005.

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Impasse Francesco Cusa Manufacturer: Splasc(h) ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music ASIN: B000027R2B

Tracks:

1. Fin des Sies
2. Guerra
3. Il Lunch
4. Storia de Cavallo
5. Pite Canzoni
6. D'Estate Come d'Inverno
7. Guaguanche
8. Quando Dormi
9. Carriola O le Grandi Invenzioni
10. Jeff il Taglialegna
11. Pact
12. Cet Amour

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Impasse of Mind ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music ASIN: B000G8PK56 Release Date: 2006-05-30

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