The Road Hammers [Enhanced]

1. Ignition

2. I'm a Road Hammer

3. Overdrive

4. Keep on Truckin'

5. Girl on the Billboard

6. Heart with Four Wheel Drive

7. East Bound and Down

8. Call It a Day

9. Nashville Bound

10. Willin'

11. Hammer Goin' Down

12. I'm a Road Hammer (Reprise)

13. Flat Tires (Bloopers, Out-Takes 'N Such)

14. Absolutely Nothing

15. I'm a Road Hammer [Multimedia Track]

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Average customer rating: Fathers & Sons Hauntingly Wonderful Tells The Story Road to Excellence! MY MOM !!

Road to Perdition (Score) Thomas Newman Manufacturer: Decca U.S. ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music The Decca Records Store | Specialty Stores | Music Soundtracks | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: The Shawshank Redemption: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack American Beauty: Original Motion Picture Score The Green Mile: Score from the Motion Picture The Horse Whisperer: Original Score Angels in America ASIN: B000068D1A Release Date: 2002-06-25

Tracks:

1. Rock Island, 1931
2. Wake
3. Just The Feller
4. Mr. Rance
5. Bit Borrowers
6. Murder (In Four Parts)
7. Road To Chicago
8. Reading Room
9. Someday Sweetheart
10. Meet Maguire
11. Blood Dog
12. Finn McGovern
13. The Farm
14. Dirty Money
15. Rain Hammers
16. A Blind Eye
17. Nothing To Trade
18. Queer Notions
19. Virgin Mary
20. Shoot The Dead
21. Grave Drive
22. Cathedral
23. There'll Be Some Changes Made
24. Ghosts
25. Lexington Hotel, Room 1432
26. Road To Perdition
27. Perdition - Piano Duet

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Director Sam Mendes's much-anticipated follow-up to his Academy Award ^®-winning American Beauty found him exploring the period gangster film--but with a moral fiber and undercurrent of family tragedy familiar from his Oscar ^® triumph. As he did with Beauty, Mendes again wisely entrusts the film's music to Tom Newman, a composer with an instinctive knack for getting inside a film's characters via innovative and often orthodox methods. As many of Newman's preceding scores have been rhythmically driven and rife with improvisation-driven experimentalism, its good to hear his equally distinctive writing for orchestra largely take center stage here again. But Newman's inquisitive musical instincts can't be denied, and his melancholy string writing is leavened first with subtle uilleann pipe flourishes that echo the characters' Irish-American roots, then with savory, yet ever-restrained touches of his own ethnic-defying instrumental color and rhythmic accents. It's another moody and introspective gem, seasoned with some lively period jazz (courtesy of the Charleston Chasers, Fletcher Henderson and his Orchestra, and Chicago Rhythm Kings) and a warm, final surprise: a duet of John M. Williams's autumnal title track performed by none other than stars Tom Hanks and Paul Newman. --Jerry McCulley

Customer Reviews:

Fathers & Sons.......2007-05-13

After losing my Father back in October, I began reaching for things that reminded me of him. One of the things I reached for was the score for the Road to Perdition. Although my Father was gravely ill the day I took him to see the film, it ended up being a day not soon forgotten. I am listening to the soundtrack as I write this review. Fathers and Sons.

Hauntingly Wonderful.......2006-12-18

This soundtrack is amazing. Like Shawshank Redemption, Newman's music colors the film, reveals character, and highlights themes. I've listened to this soundtrack dozens of times, and I still love it. From the mournful "Piano Duet" to the driving "Lexington Hotel", this is a great purchase regardless of whether or not you liked the movie.

Tells The Story.......2006-04-12

Wonderful soundtrack. If you've seen the movie, you can listen to these tracks and almost guess what or who they are written for in the script. I think Thomas Newman is the drummer of their composer family, because almost all of his music has the underlying ryhthms that make you tap to the beat (even though this is classically orchestrated music), with music that perfectly breathes the air of the times it was written for.

Road to Excellence!.......2006-03-14

I own both the movie and the score, and I have to tell you, this film would not be half of what it is without this gorgeous, mellow, and sometimes violent and aggressive score. It really carries the film, and I think it even surpasses it some. Newman really outdid himself this time!

MY MOM !!.......2006-02-27

I COME LATE TO THIS MUSIC!! I SAW THE MOVIE ABOUT 2 WEEKS AGO!! I LOVED THE MUSIC, BECAUSE IT REMINDS ME OF MY MOTHER!! SHE SAID SHE LIVED AT THIS TIME IN THE 1930'S. THE MUSIC IS HAUNTING LIKE SHE TALKED ABOUT HER CHILDHOOD. THE LOVE, VIOLENCE, AND HUMANITY,WHICH YOU FEEL IN THE MUSIC!! CLOSE YOUR EYES AND JUST LISTEN AND IMAGINE!!!

Average customer rating: Hammering a Pleasant Debut A Modern Spin on Truckin Music...

The Road Hammers The Road Hammers Manufacturer: Airstrip Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Alt-Country & Americana | Country | Styles | Music General | Contemporary Country | Country | Styles | Music General | Country | Styles | Music Contemporary | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Alt-Country & Americana | Country | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Hair in My Eyes Like a Highland Steer Five Dollar Bill Heartbreaker's Hall of Fame Unforgiving Mistress Everyone Aboard ASIN: B000BM7YQA Release Date: 2005-10-25

Tracks:

1. Ignition
2. I'm a Road Hammer
3. Overdrive
4. Keep on Truckin'
5. Girl on the Billboard
6. Heart with Four Wheel Drive
7. East Bound and Down
8. Call It a Day
9. Nashville Bound
10. Willin'
11. Hammer Goin' Down
12. I'm a Road Hammer (Reprise)
13. Flat Tires (Bloopers, Out-Takes 'N Such)
14. Absolutely Nothing
15. I'm a Road Hammer [Multimedia Track]

Customer Reviews:

Hammering a Pleasant Debut.......2005-12-24

Prime Cuts: East Bound and Down, Heart With a Four Wheel Drive, Girl on the Billboard

Needing a testosterone boost? Look no further than this debut CD from the Road Hammers. Women, four- wheel drives, trucking are the calling cards of these five Canadians served over soaring electric guitars and overdriving percussion. Fronted by Canadian's CMA Male Vocalist of the Year Jason McCoy, the Road Hammers' hardcore and beef-eating constituency has had already been causing ripples in the 49th Parallel. As already noted, "The Road Hammers" is a concept CD revolving around theme of traveling, sometimes literally and at other times figuratively to describe life and love. Sonically, the Road Hammers join with other acts such as Montgomery Gentry, Confederate Railroad, the Tractors among others in the fraternity of turgid country-rock with an occasional coating of blue-collared ethics and Southern down home living.

But as much as the Road Hammers may front a self-made man image, they have enlisted some of Nashville's finest writers to add credibility to this set. Worthy of mention is the import of Robert Ellis Orrall who penned "Overdrive" with Jason McCoy. This philosophically uplifting tune about persistence in life is underscored by some muscular sounding guitar lines over McCoy's bluesy baritone. Also quite ear grabbing is the creative "Heart with a Four Wheel Drive." Written by Billy Maddox and Paul Thorn and formerly covered by 4Runners, this pop-slanted swampy rocker tells the tale of a love stricken man unable to escape love's entanglements.

On the other hand the cheeky "Girl on the Billboard" is about the protagonist drooling over a billboard girl wearing nothing but a smile. This is no schmaltzy Nashville's sensitive love number. Rather, this is an honest confession coming from a red blooded male that today's country music has emasculated. On the more rustic side, "East Bound and Down" about speed-driving is lyrically on the fluffy side. But it is redeemed by some driving-banjo bringing to mind Ryan Shupe. On the smothering bluesy side is Lowel Gorge's "Willing."

But the main malfeasance of this CD is that there's nothing here that is exactly mind blowing. If these guys are to cut into the terrain of their Southern neighbors, they need a couple of hit songs, which are not to be found here. Also somehow constrained by the album's theme, the songs here are sometimes lyrically contrived and there are a few frivolous trinkets (such as the reprisal of "I'm a Road Hammer," an outtake and the extremely short "Absolutely Nothing"). Maybe a Nashville producer, a more focused major label and a more lavished budget, could be the antidote to these problems. Nevertheless, "The Road Hammers" has enough mileage for testosterone-loving fans to put the forward gear.

A Modern Spin on Truckin Music..........2005-11-15

I first heard of The Road Hammers via a trucking magazine and I checked out their web site and listened to some samples and I was blown away!!!! I eagerly awaited the release of this Canadian groups CD in the US and I was not disapointed. The Road Hammers mix Country, Southern Rock and some powerful lyrics to make some great new road songs and put their unique spin on some old classics. I highly recommend this CD to anyone who likes to listen to good music, also it makes the miles fly by when driving...

Average customer rating: AMAZING!!! Hammering a Pleasant Debut Love at First Sight (and hearing) The Road Hammers are the real deal

The Road Hammers The Road Hammers Manufacturer: Open Road ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Alt-Country & Americana | Country | Styles | Music General | Contemporary Country | Country | Styles | Music General | Country | Styles | Music General | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music Contemporary | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Alt-Country & Americana | Country | Indie Music | Stores | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B0006G8ULY Release Date: 2007-01-08

Tracks:

1. Ignition
2. I'm a Road Hammer
3. Overdrive
4. Keep on Truckin'
5. Girl on the Billboard
6. Heart with Four Wheel Drive
7. East Bound and Down
8. Call It a Day
9. Nashville Bound
10. Willin'
11. Hammer Goin' Down
12. I'm a Road Hammer (Reprise)
13. Flat Tires (Bloopers, Out-Takes 'N Such)
14. Absolutely Nothing
15. I'm a Road Hammer [Multimedia Track]

Customer Reviews:

AMAZING!!!.......2007-06-14

These guys are awesome I just saw them at the CMA music fest and got their cd right after the show. I have been jammin to it ever since. They have a classic rock mixed with old school country for a new, fresh sound. I will be watchin for more!!

Hammering a Pleasant Debut.......2005-12-24

Prime Cuts: East Bound and Down, Heart With a Four Wheel Drive, Girl on the Billboard

Needing a testosterone boost? Look no further than this debut CD from the Road Hammers. Women, four- wheel drives, trucking are the calling cards of these five Canadians served over soaring electric guitars and overdriving percussion. Fronted by Canadian's CMA Male Vocalist of the Year Jason McCoy, the Road Hammers' hardcore and beef-eating constituency has had already been causing ripples in the 49th Parallel. As already noted, "The Road Hammers" is a concept CD revolving around theme of traveling, sometimes literally and at other times figuratively to describe life and love. Sonically, the Road Hammers join with other acts such as Montgomery Gentry, Confederate Railroad, the Tractors among others in the fraternity of turgid country-rock with an occasional coating of blue-collared ethics and Southern down home living.

But as much as the Road Hammers may front a self-made man image, they have enlisted some of Nashville's finest writers to add credibility to this set. Worthy of mention is the import of Robert Ellis Orrall who penned "Overdrive" with Jason McCoy. This philosophically uplifting tune about persistence in life is underscored by some muscular sounding guitar lines over McCoy's bluesy baritone. Also quite ear grabbing is the creative "Heart with a Four Wheel Drive." Written by Billy Maddox and Paul Thorn and formerly covered by 4Runners, this pop-slanted swampy rocker tells the tale of a love stricken man unable to escape love's entanglements.

On the other hand the cheeky "Girl on the Billboard" is about the protagonist drooling over a billboard girl wearing nothing but a smile. This is no schmaltzy Nashville's sensitive love number. Rather, this is an honest confession coming from a red blooded male that today's country music has emasculated. On the more rustic side, "East Bound and Down" about speed-driving is lyrically on the fluffy side. But it is redeemed by some driving-banjo bringing to mind Ryan Shupe. On the smothering bluesy side is Lowel Gorge's "Willing."

But the main malfeasance of this CD is that there's nothing here that is exactly mind blowing. If these guys are to cut into the terrain of their Southern neighbors, they need a couple of hit songs, which are not to be found here. Also somehow constrained by the album's theme, the songs here are sometimes lyrically contrived and there are a few frivolous trinkets (such as the reprisal of "I'm a Road Hammer," an outtake and the extremely short "Absolutely Nothing"). Maybe a Nashville producer, a more focused major label and a more lavished budget, could be the antidote to these problems. Nevertheless, "The Road Hammers" has enough mileage for testosterone-loving fans to put the forward gear.

Love at First Sight (and hearing).......2005-09-20

Fresh! That's what they are! Fresh! I did the same as the person above me here, went right out and got one. Lotsa talent, plus respect for Old School Country. That's what I'm looking for...plus, they're easy on the eyes....

The Road Hammers are the real deal.......2005-05-30

I saw the video yesterday for "I'm A Road Hammer", and I immediately headed out to buy this album. I'm blown away at how great these tunes are. I'm no trucker, but these songs really get you going. "Keep On Truckin'" is sure to be released as a follow-up single...the same can be said for "The Hammer Goin' Down". McCoy sounds terrific on this album, especially on the cover of "Willin'", a slower song that has radio-play written all over it.

Rockin' country is what this album is all about. Right now it's the number 1 country song (I'm A Road Hammer), video (I'm A Road Hammer), and album in Canada...that says it all. Do yourself a favour and pick this one up...you won't be disappointed.

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