Grievous Angels
ONE JOB TOWN
Stony Plain 1162
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The opening strains of CROSSING THE CAUSEWAY, give you an idea of the power of this group. There is some fine fiddling from Peter Jellard, in a Cajun vein, preceding the strong voice and phrasing of Michelle Rumball. This is a powerful and grabbing way to start us out on their gritty roots rock journey through Canada's cities, small towns, wide open spaces, and the characters and events populating them. The playing is tight and fitted to the songs, strengthening and stretching the moods the songs create. Listen to the lament of the a-cappella DEATH'S DARK STREAM. Most of the songs are written, or co-written, by Chuck Angus who displays a strong identity with the characters and situations in the songs. This is one you should not miss.
The songs and writers (All songs by Chuck Angus except where noted)
1. CROSSING THE CAUSEWAY
2. WHEN LOVE CAME AROUND - Chuck Angus and Andrew Cash
3. THE BALLAD OF LEONARD AND CECILE
4. B.C. IN THE WINTER-TIME
5. SARAH GORDON
6. PETER'S SHUFFLE - Peter Jellard
7. STAYING IN ON WEEKENDS - Chuck Angus and Andrew Cash
8. FRIDAY NIGHT
9. KAPUSKASING HIGHWAY SONG
10. LAST ROOM ON THE LEFT(AT THE RAMORE HOTEL)
11. DEATH'S DARK STREAM
12. GORDIE AND MY OLD MAN
Musicians
Michelle Rumball - lead vocal and triangle
Chuck Angus - guitars and back-up vocals
Peter Jellard - accordions, fiddles, saxophone, harmonicas, back-up vocals
Tim Hadley - string bass
Peter Duffin - drums and back-up vocals
Guest musicians
Teddy Borowiecki - piano
Lewis Melville - pedal steel
Nick Gotham - baritone saxophone
Kersti Macleod - back-up vocal
Lynn Simmons - back-up vocal