Levers and Pulleys

Product Description
Magnolia Summer is a new project lead by St. Louis singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, Chris Grabau. Grabau has participated in a number of projects over the last decade including multi-instrumentalist stints with several artists throughout the St. Louis area. Grabau is also a full time member of the Undertow recording artist, Waterloo, who has recently finished recording their second release with producer Eli Shaw and has shared the stage with the Pernice Brothers and Dolly Varden.

"Magnolia Summer's debut record, "Levers and Pulleys" is a collection of songs written by Grabau and produced and recorded by Waterloo leader, Mark Ray. The album features appearances from Mark Ray and John Baldus (Waterloo), Adam Reichmann and Steve Rauner (Nadine), Anne Tkach (Nadine and Hazeldine), Heather Moll (Climber / Bagherra), Jeremy Brown (Treif / Yidin), and John Horton (Jay Farrar / Rockhouse Ramblers / Bottle Rockets)."

Levers and Pulleys,Magnolia Summer,Undertow Music,Alternative Country,Pop,Rock,Rock/Pop

Average customer rating: beautiful and moving

Levers and Pulleys Magnolia Summer Manufacturer: Undertow Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Alt-Country & Americana | Country | Styles | Music General | Country | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Country | Indie Music | Stores | Music Alt-Country & Americana | Country | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Alternative Rock | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Country | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Pop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Rock | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: From Driveways' Lost View Air Stereo ASIN: B000095ZHH Release Date: 2003-05-08

Tracks:

1. Pushing The Needle Too Hard
2. Summer Moon
3. At Least For Now
4. Break In
5. Wish You Well
6. Baton Rouge
7. Canary
8. Your Brightest Consolation
9. Standing Still
10. Unlock the Door
11. Figure Ground
12. Maybesomeday

Album Description

Magnolia Summer is a new project lead by St. Louis singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, Chris Grabau. Grabau has participated in a number of projects over the last decade including multi-instrumentalist stints with several artists throughout the St. Louis area. Grabau is also a full time member of the Undertow recording artist, Waterloo, who has recently finished recording their second release with producer Eli Shaw and has shared the stage with the Pernice Brothers and Dolly Varden.

"Magnolia Summer's debut record, "Levers and Pulleys" is a collection of songs written by Grabau and produced and recorded by Waterloo leader, Mark Ray. The album features appearances from Mark Ray and John Baldus (Waterloo), Adam Reichmann and Steve Rauner (Nadine), Anne Tkach (Nadine and Hazeldine), Heather Moll (Climber / Bagherra), Jeremy Brown (Treif / Yidin), and John Horton (Jay Farrar / Rockhouse Ramblers / Bottle Rockets)."

Customer Reviews:

beautiful and moving.......2004-08-07

Although they go by the group name of Magnolia Summer, this is really a loose collective of St. Louis-based musicians led by the duo of producer/multi-instrumentalist Mark Ray and singer/songwriter Chris Grabau. Recorded over a two-year period and finally released in late 2003, the album is as languid and humid as the collective's name. With a strummy Americana sound somewhere between Son Volt and the Pernice Brothers, these songs slowly grow on you. Grabau's vulnerable, barely whispered vocals perfectly convey the music's delicate and intimate strokes. Like the sepia-toned graphics, the muted approach, especially during the final half, imbues the project with a soft, low-key, and thoughtful air that invites repeated spins. Grabau possesses an innocent voice, somewhat like Gram Parsons, which imparts even the harder-edged songs with a pensive, unpretentious edge. Although he is the dominant focus, contributions from Jeremy Brown on violin and especially guitarist/bassist John Horton are indispensable ingredients to this stew. Songs like "Summer Moon" shimmer with subtle licks and melodies that slowly creep and seep into your brain. Not all is quiet -- "Wish You Well" cranks out a garage-y blend of tough guitars and crashing drums -- but even on its loudest moments, the album exudes a reflective, often wistful mood. Grabau also adds synth loops to his predominantly rootsy approach, resulting in the closing "Maybe Someday," one of this beautiful and moving disc's most tender moments. - Hal Horowitz (ALLMUSIC)

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An Intricate System of Levers and Pulleys The Morrows Manufacturer: The Orchard ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music ASIN: B00004UEM0 Release Date: 2000-06-06

Tracks:

1. In This House
2. Lion
3. I Won't Let Me Go
4. Attic
5. Man On The Moon
6. Modern Blues
7. Deep Blue Soul
8. Private Revolution
9. Different In You
10. Had Enough
11. I Won't Dance For You
12. Thank Yourself
13. Church Song

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Levers And Pulleys Magnolia Summer Manufacturer: independent ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000LX8S00

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