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Track Listings
Disc: 1
1 | January Song |
2 | No One Knows Nothing Anymore |
3 | Handyman Blues |
4 | I Ain t Got No Home |
5 | Swallow My Pride |
6 | Do Unto Others |
Disc: 2
1 | Over You |
2 | Goodbye, Goodbye |
3 | There Will Be A Reckoning |
4 | Chasing Rainbows |
5 | Your Name On My Tongue |
6 | Tomorrow's Going To Be A Better Day |
Product description
Limited Vinyl Edition. Billy Bragg releases his first new studio album in five years "Tooth & Nail" on March 18 2013. Available formats are CD, LP and a limited special edition CD+DVD Bookpack. The limited special edition Bookpack includes the CD, a 36 page booklet containing exclusive photos and a collection of columns written by Billy originally published in Q magazine between 2008 and 2011, plus a DVD of 10 promotional videos that Billy made for his singles between 1986 - 2002. "Tooth & Nail" was recorded over a whirlwind five-day session with Grammy Award winning producer Joe Henry (whose impeccable production credits include Solomon Burke, Aimee Mann, Elvis Costello and Allen Toussaint) in his South Pasadena studio. Working with a small band of musicians whose talents had recently appeared on records by the likes of Bon Iver, Lana del Rey and Regina Spektor, the performances have a wonderfully spontaneous feel. The results are, according to Billy, a return to the rootsy sound of 1998's Mermaid Avenue sessions he recorded with Wilco - drawing on soul, country and folk music influences to explore the ups and downs of relationships that have stood the test of time. 'In 2011, I took a long, hard look at who I am and what I do. This album is the result.' Billy Bragg January 2013.
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- Is discontinued by manufacturer : No
- Product Dimensions : 31.19 x 31.19 x 0.33 cm; 308.44 g
- Manufacturer : Cooking Vinyl
- Item model number : COOKLP580
- Label : Cooking Vinyl
- ASIN : B00B00RJFS
- Number of discs : 1
- Best Sellers Rank: 144,558 in CDs & Vinyl (See Top 100 in CDs & Vinyl)
- 6,493 in Folk & Songwriter
- 13,877 in Pop Rock
- 31,577 in Vinyl
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- Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 12 December 2013I've always liked Billy Bragg a lot. Not so much because of his music, but more for who his is, what he believes in and how he expresses himself. His music has almost been secondary to me, because, while tracks of his are superb in isolation, I've found it difficult to listen to whole albums, even his greatest hits compilation, because of his slightly shout-y singing voice which, unfortunately, just grates on me after a whole. The greatest thing for me about "Tooth & Nail", produced by the excellent Joe Henry (most recently responsible for Hugh Laurie's albums and Chas & Dave's 2013 comeback record, "That's What Happens"), is that Bragg's vocals are softer, more tuneful and much easier on the ear, but the lyrical integrity of Bragg's views and beliefs haven't been toned down at all, so it is just about perfect for me; his voice has literally never sounded better to my ears. The whole of this album is an impressive, eclectic mix of folk, pop, rock, blues, country and Americana all narrated by Bragg's distinctive, but noticeably softened, London accent and thoughtful, human lyrics.
The vast majority of this album really is excellent. Early album highlight, the broadly agnostic-themed "No One Knows Nothing Anymore" is a superb track, both musically and lyrically, the sleepy "Handyman Blues", which speaks of a complete lack of ability when it comes to DIY, is genuinely touching (and could have been written for me) and the sad but dignified "I Ain't Got No Home", a Woody Guthrie composition, describes an unwanted transient life and the unfair imbalance between the rich and poor. "Swallow My Pride" is magnificent, the type of country song of longing and misguided pride that Elvis Costello would probably have covered on "Almost Blue" had it existed then and "Do Unto Others" picks up on one particular truism in the Bible that everybody should at least try to live by and makes a rather fine song from it too. The delta blues-influenced "Over You", with words by Joe Henry, is very enjoyable indeed, "Goodbye, Goodbye", a gentle, acoustic guitar-driven piece, could almost be a perfect fit for a funeral and "Your Name Of My Tongue", with words by Joe Henry and music by Bragg has echoes of "Land of Hope and Glory", but the passionate delivery and cascading piano makes this my final pick from this excellent album.
Although, arguably, "Tooth & Nail" fades a little towards the end (the strongest songs do seem to be weighted towards the front half of the album), this is a really pleasurable listening experience from start to finish. His world-weary, expressive voice caresses and persuades as he presents his credentials as a musician and singer here more successfully than at any other time in his career. Yes, this superb piece of work is a long way away from his image of the angry young man, the rebel with plenty of causes, but, for me, this is just about the best album that Billy Bragg has ever put his name to. Of course, huge fans of Billy may disagree and find this new direction about as welcome as David Cameron would be at one of his gigs, but with his wonderful lyrics as sharp as ever and his often abrasive vocal style having the edges sanded down a bit, "Tooth & Nail" is not only one of the best things I have heard from Bragg, it is one of the finest albums I have heard all year.
- Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 9 April 2013Billy Bragg initially came to prominence with his sloganeering political leftwing views to the fore , but he always had a dual personality with lovely slightly quirky love songs also thrown into the mix like Greetings to the New Brunette and Levi Stubb's Tears. It has been 5 years since his last album, and he is now middle aged, and has recently lost his mother, so there is a more reflective mood, taking stock of his role in relationships and society in a more considered way. He also transferred over to the States working with producer Joe Henry and his regular supporting musicians, quickly laying down these tracks live, with little studio polish or trickery. Some of the tracks have a country feel with lap and pedal steel guitar in the background. The emphasis here is definitely on the more personal songs, but with some broader politics still in evidence, such There Will be a Reckoning. His singing is probably some of the best that he has committed to record, the arrangements and tempo is generally carefully considered and slightly downbeat. Handyman Blues is one of my personal favourites, with a more traditional chirpy cockney persona where he eschews home DIY for songwriting, with some memorable lyrics, I particularly like " I'm not good at pottery, ,So let's lose a "t"and shift back the "e",And I'll find a way to make poetry ,Build a roof over our heads" He covers Woody Gutherie's I Ain't Got No Home , timely with a greater immigrant population and pressure on housing. Goodbye,Goodbye is a reflective funeral memorial song that I guess applies to his mums demise, but could apply to saying farewell to any dearly loved recently departed friends or relatives. The album ends on the optimistic Tomorrow's Going to be a Better Day. Overall a welcome return ,on fine form, a strong more mature and considered offering.
- Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 12 May 2013Billy Bragg has a reputation for a folky, punky, political style where he uses Estuary English to "reach out."
If that's what you were expecting, this may surprise you.
He recorded this in The USA and the Nashville effect has rubbed off somewhat. It could well be an album by a country star who wanted to become less commercial and show their artistic prowess. The occasional slide guitar gives the game away and the style will of course open up Mr Bragg to a new audience.
For the aficionados? Well, his balls have well and truly dropped here. it is grown up, intelligent, non political, non radical and an all round decent album. If it were a new artist I had never heard of I would be anticipating the next album, as the mix and style is easy on the ear. His voice has lost the accent and developed a growl that suits the mid Atlantic style of the album. I assume that on a tour, he will have to develop a split personality as the voice he uses here might not suit a sudden "I was a miner" chant whilst the old voice might not cut it with these excellent songs.
Buy it and I guarantee you will play it a few dozen times in the first few weeks. The tunes are catchy, the style easy and overall product excellent.
Just a bit surprised to see Billy Bragg make this transition. i like it.
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- Scott S.Reviewed in the United States on 10 September 2020
5.0 out of 5 stars A beautiful vinyl release of this Billy Bragg album
I love Billy Bragg and have most of his albums on vinyl. This one is a really high-quality pressing and mastering by Cooking Vinyl. The songs really come to life as I play them on my system. The 180-gram vinyl is flat, clean and clear sounding with no noise. The music is a little softer and mellower than Billy's early works, but the lyrics and insights are all still there. I especially love the songs 'No One Knows Nothing Anymore', 'I Ain't Got No Home' and 'Your Name On My Tongue'. Highly recommended for fans of Billy, especially on vinyl.
Scott S.
Reviewed in the United States on 10 September 2020
Images in this review - Jean MartelReviewed in Canada on 3 April 2015
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
perfect
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Manuel M. A.Reviewed in Spain on 6 January 2014
5.0 out of 5 stars Sin artifificio.
Acompañamiento justo de instrumentos en estas nuevas grandes canciones del gran Billy Bragg. Con uñas y dientes, al menos en mi caso, ha precisado de cierta escucha atenta para descubrir el gran disco que es. Una primera escucha no revela todo su potencial. Dientes y uñas, grande.
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Amé ZineReviewed in France on 30 July 2013
5.0 out of 5 stars Billy Bragg Tooth & Nail
Le nouveau disque du chanteur britannique. Le disque a été enregistré aux USA et on entend l'influence américain country. Billy chante encore bien avec passion et style. Bravo Billy
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Paolo ScarioniReviewed in Italy on 15 June 2013
5.0 out of 5 stars Il buon, vecchio Billy non tradisce mai
Tooth and Nail è il nuovo disco di Billy Bragg: registrato in soli cinque giorni nello studio di registrazione di Joe Henry da una band formata da Jay Bellerose alla batteria e percussioni, Greg Leisz alle chitarre, mandolino, Dobro e strumenti a corde, David Pith al basso Patrick Warren alle tastiere ed organo, oltre che Billy alla voce ed alla chitarra e prodotto da Joe Henry,
Il disco inizia con la intima January song,prosegue poi con la più ritmata No One Knows Nothing Anymore in cui Billy punta li dito sulla attuale ideologia economicista, che spiega tutto con l'economia senza in reatà spiegare nulla e far comprendere nulla.
-Cosa succede se i mercati crollano?
Se i numeri non crescono?
cosa succede se non c'è nulla,nessun vaso d'oro da trovare? solo ciechi che guidano altri ciechi?-
Handyman Blues è un pezzo che odora di un leggero sapore di blues in cui Billy spiega alla sua amata che è bravo a scrivere canzoni e poesie ma molto meno coi lavori domestici.
I ain't got no Home è una sorta di proseguimento di Mermaid Avenue, si tratta infatti di un pezzo di Woody Guthrie che parla di solitudine e povertà, e Bllly rende in modo assolutamente magnifico l'atmosfera triste ma non rassegnata del brano del grande autore folk americano.
Swallow my pride è una accorata canzone dove Billy fa ammenda dei suoi peccati verso la propria donna.
Do Unto Others è un'altro pezzo in bilico fra folk e blues che cita la bibbia ed il passaggio " tratta gli altri come vorresti che trattassero te"
"Troppa gente che vuol primeggiare e non si cura dei danni che procura agli altri"
Over You, il cui testo per la prima volta non è scritto da Billy ma si deve a Joe Henry,torna a musicalità più sostenute, sempre macchiate di blues
Goodbye goodbye è una canzone di addio splendida e toccante al tempo.
There will Be a Reckoning è il pezzo più rock dell'album ed il mio preferito, batteria e chitarre con l'intervento delle tastiere costruiscono un'atmosfera epica che esplode nel ritornello, il testo è una presa di posizione contro le intolleranze e la diffidenza che caratterizzano la vita moderna.
Più pacata e blandamente blues Chasing Rainbows
Your Name on My Tongue è caratterizzata dal pianoforte e da una batteria molto vivace
Tomorrow's going to be a better day chiude il disco con atmosfere più rilassate ed ottimiste.
Dopo 30 anni deal suo esordio con Life's a riot… Billy è sempre lo stesso, il cantore allo stesso tempo di storie molto personali e di speranze e ideali molto più generali e condivisi, che riesce a far coincidere con molto buon senso, molta abilità musicale ed un pizzico di humour.
Insomma imperdibile come sempre.
La confezione comprende anche un DVD con una parte dei suoi video, non fondamentali ma comunque gradevoli.