Uncivilized Love [DualDisc]

Product Description
Gus Black writes bittersweet pop songs with genuine emotion. Uncivilized Love, the follow-up to the critically acclaimed Word of Mouth Parade, is a collection of exquisitely crafted songs marked by Black’s evocative, acoustic-based backdrops and warm, supple vocals.

Word of Mouth Parade, released on Almo Sounds in 1999 under the name Gus, featured the free-flowing lead single "Laugh I Could Learn To Love." That album drew nationwide radio play including regular support by KCRW, a cult following and critical adoration. Now, Uncivilized Love, co-produced by Wally Gagei (eels, Old 97’s, Folk Implosion), features memorable songs like "Dry Kisses" and "Cadillac Tears" and a completely original rendering of Black Sabbath’s "Paranoid."

Uncivilized Love,Gus Black,Immergent,Adult Alternative Pop/Rock,Folk-Pop,Pop,Rock,Rock/Pop,Singer/Songwriter

Average customer rating: Perfect Pop Not Boring! Quite the Contrary. A Breath of Fresh Air Pleasant, but boring There is nothing better than a guy and his guitar

Uncivilized Love Gus Black Manufacturer: Immergent ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Folk | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Autumn Days Gus Word of Mouth Parade Red Home ASIN: B000095J31 Release Date: 2003-05-20

Tracks:

1. cadillac tears
2. dry kisses
3. when you go
4. 12345
5. city life
6. violent rain
7. paranoid
8. over a great wall
9. catch your breath
10. debut
11. never before our time
12. despacio
13. uncivilized love

Amazon.com

In the tumultuous years following his `99 sophomore jewel Word of Mouth Parade, Los Angeles singer-songwriter Gus Black became variously label-less, a cult hero (having Parade's "The Road Between" covered on Lisa Marie Presley's high profile debut), a father, and, on the evidence of this mature, introspective album, an infinitely more complicated human being. His heart-on-the-sleeve emotionalism and '70s-leaning penchant for pop hooks remain as strong as ever, but they're now focused in service of songs as cautious and brooding as his previous chapters were wistfully effusive. Wed to a sophisticated, yet stripped-down production sense (the artist collaborating with Eels/Old 97's producer Wally Gagel), Gus imparts a musical impressionism that matches the lyrical fancies of "Cadillac Tears" and "Violent Rain." Black credits fatherhood for the more expansive tone here, a mood that stretches from the playful ode to his son, "Debut," to the upbeat "Over the Great Wall" and compelling dirges that range from "12345" to an unexpected cover of Black Sabbath's "Paranoid." The title track captures the album's essence: Inviting musical simplicity, wed to a complex--and conflicted--world view, yet all too familiar in its evocative spell. --Jerry McCulley

Album Description

Gus Black writes bittersweet pop songs with genuine emotion. "Uncivilized Love," the follow-up to the critically acclaimed "Word of Mouth Parade," is a collection of exquisitely crafted songs marked by Black's evocative, acoustic-based backdrops and warm, supple vocals.

Customer Reviews:

Perfect Pop.......2004-01-16

I picked up the DVD-A version of this. The songs are wonderful; lots of strong pop hooks and nicely textured arrangements. The 5.1 mix is really nice and the bonus videos are a treat. These include some live in the studio performances of songs from the previous two albums.

Not Boring! Quite the Contrary........2003-08-17

I don't understand how another amazon reviewer found this album boring. One listen to "Never Before Our Time" should persuade you to turn the volume up to ten.

Let's put it this way: if you don't like Grant Lee Phillips' ever evolving folk-rock music, then you probably won't like Gus Black's album. (Gus Black's "When you go" is most reminiscent of Grant Lee's best songs.) However, if you adore textured, acoustic-guitar driven melodies, American-heartland songwriting, achingly tender singing, then you might (you just might) learn to love this album.

While there are many outstanding songs on this album, I suggest you listen to the entire album while driving at dawn or dusk toward a new destination.

A Breath of Fresh Air.......2003-06-27

Gus Black could have named his recent release for Immergent records A Breath of Fresh Air for in todays folkmetal rockabillyartnoise world,that's what "Uncivilized Love" is. But, that would be too cliche and cliche is not what Gus Black is about.Black's poignant lyrics and perfect mix of effects, electronica, and acoustics sing to the slightly cynical soul. Those who haven't lost all hope, but often find themselves alone at a table for two questioning the answers over a cold beer..."There's a better life in between who we are and who we seem," (When You Go). "We can't change what was never before our time," (Never Before Our time).Yet, there's a copious dose of the positive, "Faith when the world decays", from my personal favorite (Violent Rain), the realistic look at a relationship (Over A Great Wall), and the light hearted tribute to his son in (Debut). Gus Black is a man that can't help but remain true to himself commiting several first major release "no no's" and coming out on top. One, a cover song of Black Sabbath's Paranoid no less, and an excellent job he does. Two, including both the acoustic and mixed versions of the same song. Giving them two different names (I love that), Black nails both on the head. "Uncivilized Love", a work of art set to music.

Pleasant, but boring.......2003-06-10

Gus' first album, "Gus," was an inventive mix of driving beats, emotional lyrics, and oddball sounds thrown in at precisely the right moment. It was unpredictable and interesting.

"Word Of Mouth Parade" was mellower, more accoustic, more subtle. The tunes tended toward pop without going over the edge into silliness.

"Gus" is by far one of my top-ten albums of all time. "WoMP" is decent, but not quite great.

"Uncivilized Love" follows the downward trend. For me, the sound lacks the vibrant inventiveness of his first album, or the candy-like pop quality of his second. There are some jewels, to be sure; "Cadillac Tears" is worth the price of the album just by itself. The inventiveness isn't sustained, though, as demonstrated by "12345," which borrows Muddy Waters' lyrics, "Got my mojo workin', but it just don't work on you."

Overall, the album seems rather... boring. Although the sounds are pleasant, and I enjoy listening, there's nothing engaging, nothing to involve me as a listener.

But, of course, your milage may vary. There will be a lot of people who find this is his best album, while his first is too noisy and his second too adolescent.

There is nothing better than a guy and his guitar.......2003-06-02

Gus Black is back! He did two records as Gus (just plain Gus), which are well worth seeking out. He did an incredible acoustic version of "(Don't Fear) The Reaper" by Blue Oyster Cult on the soundtrack to the first Scream film. And now Uncivilized Love, which is a perfect album in nearly every way. I'm not a fan of people putting their kids on their albums in any way, so let me get that out of the way and say "shame on you, Gus" for that little Casio interlude with the baby crying, even though it only lasts a minute or so. Otherwise, this album is full of Gus Black and his plaintive, often haunting, voice. Unlike some of his previous work, Uncivilized Love is not purely acoustic. There are acoustic moments, but Gus also plays electric guitar, bass, piano, mellotron, keyboards, and harmonica--and there is a full band complimenting him throughout. Some of these songs rock and swing like nobody's business, and all except for the above-mentioned interlude are great. This would be worth the price of admission just to hear Gus and his acoustic guitar on an unexpected cover of "Paranoid" by Black Sabbath. He somehow manages to be completely true to the original while reimagining the song as a slow, breathy love ballad. Gorgeous and chilling! I recently caught Gus live in Reno with the always amazing CHRIS WHITLEY and another great band, JOHNNY SOCIETY from New York. If you are a fan of Chris Whitley, Ryan Adams, or Jets To Brazil, you will not be disappointed in Uncivilized Love. And it wouldn't hurt you to pick up Whitley's newest, Hotel Vast Horizon, which compliments this album perfectly.

Average customer rating:

Uncivilized Love Gus Black Manufacturer: Wild Abandon ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music ASIN: B00006I0AK Release Date: 2002-09-23

Tracks:

1. Uncivilized Love
2. Cadillac Tears
3. Turpentine
4. Dry Kisses
5. 12345
6. When You Go
7. Never Before Our Time
8. Violent Rain
9. Catch Your Breath
10. Over A Great Wall
11. City Life
12. All Night Thing
13. Despacio

Amazon.com

In the tumultuous years following his `99 sophomore jewel Word of Mouth Parade, Los Angeles singer-songwriter Gus Black became variously label-less, a cult hero (having Parade's "The Road Between" covered on Lisa Marie Presley's high profile debut), a father, and, on the evidence of this mature, introspective album, an infinitely more complicated human being. His heart-on-the-sleeve emotionalism and '70s-leaning penchant for pop hooks remain as strong as ever, but they're now focused in service of songs as cautious and brooding as his previous chapters were wistfully effusive. Wed to a sophisticated, yet stripped-down production sense (the artist collaborating with Eels/Old 97's producer Wally! Gagel), Gus imparts a musical impressionism that matches the lyrical fancies of "Cadillac Tears" and "Violent Rain." Black credits fatherhood for the more expansive tone here, a mood that stretches from the playful ode to his son, "Debut," to the upbeat "Over the Great Wall" and compelling dirges that range from "12345" to an unexpected cover of Black Sabbath's "Paranoid." The title track captures the album's essence: Inviting musical simplicity, wed to a complex--and conflicted--world view, yet all too familiar in its evocative spell. --Jerry McCulley

Album Details

Californian Singer-songwriter in the Tradition of Jackson Browne, Randy Newman, Tom Waits, Joe Henry and the Eels.

Average customer rating:

Uncivilized Love Gus Black Manufacturer: Immergent ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Folk | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music ASIN: B000B5XZWE Release Date: 2005-10-04

Tracks:

1. Cadillac Tears
2. Dry Kisses
3. When You Go
4. 12345
5. City Life
6. Violent Rain
7. Paranoid
8. Over a Great Wall
9. Catch Your Breath
10. Debut
11. Never Before Our Time
12. Despacio
13. Uncivilized Love

Album Description

Gus Black writes bittersweet pop songs with genuine emotion. Uncivilized Love, the follow-up to the critically acclaimed Word of Mouth Parade, is a collection of exquisitely crafted songs marked by Black's evocative, acoustic-based backdrops and warm, supple vocals.

Word of Mouth Parade, released on Almo Sounds in 1999 under the name Gus, featured the free-flowing lead single "Laugh I Could Learn To Love." That album drew nationwide radio play including regular support by KCRW, a cult following and critical adoration. Now, Uncivilized Love, co-produced by Wally Gagei (eels, Old 97's, Folk Implosion), features memorable songs like "Dry Kisses" and "Cadillac Tears" and a completely original rendering of Black Sabbath's "Paranoid."

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