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Famous Among the Barns
- Artist: Ben Taylor (Vocals)
- Label: IRIS RECORDS LABEL
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Sometimes you actually can judge a book by its cover, or a man by his name, at least to a certain degree. Combining the youthful energy and attitude of Ben Harper with the smooth and airy vocal quality of his Dad, James Taylor, this rule of thumb seems to hold fairly true for Ben Taylor. Now, kids of famous musicians should never be given a free ride or an open door. They should pay their dues just like everyone else. Ben Taylor seems to have done so, inasmuch as a 25-year-old could. He's pulled together a talented band and strong production support. That's smart because it results in a sonically pleasing record. However, when you really dig into the songwriting, that's when you find a few missteps. These aren't bad songs. In fact, Taylor has some pretty decent, creative ideas swirling around in these folk-rock-pop melodies. Bad grammar for the sake of an easy rhyme, though, is never acceptable, and the chorus of "I Am the Sun" is rife with it. No wonder our kids score so low on standardized tests, or perhaps this is a case in point. Overall, Famous Among the Barns is no earth-shattering musical statement, but it's way better than a poke in the eye. Kelly McCartney, All Music Guide
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Sometimes you actually can judge a book by its cover, or a man by his name, at least to a certain degree. Combining the youthful energy and attitude of Ben Harper with the smooth and airy vocal quality of his Dad, James Taylor, this rule of thumb seems to hold fairly true for Ben Taylor. Now, kids of famous musicians should never be given a free ride or an open door. They should pay their dues just like everyone else. Ben Taylor seems to have done so, inasmuch as a 25-year-old could. He's pulled together a talented band and strong production support. That's smart because it results in a sonically pleasing record. However, when you really dig into the songwriting, that's when you find a few missteps. These aren't bad songs. In fact, Taylor has some pretty decent, creative ideas swirling around in these folk-rock-pop melodies. Bad grammar for the sake of an easy rhyme, though, is never acceptable, and the chorus of "I Am the Sun" is rife with it. No wonder our kids score so low on standardized tests, or perhaps this is a case in point. Overall, Famous Among the Barns is no earth-shattering musical statement, but it's way better than a poke in the eye. Kelly McCartney, All Music Guide
Features
- Genre: Rock
- Subgenre: Alternative/Indie-Rock, Contemporary Folk
- Category: Contemporary Singer/Songwriter, Adult Alternative Pop/Rock
- Release Date: February 18, 2003
- Label: IRIS RECORDS LABEL
- Artists: Ben Taylor (Vocals), Carly Simon (Vocals)
- Format: CD
Additional Information
- DPCI: 244-05-1471
- ASIN: B002KJA0YA
- Catalog #: 11441974
- Item can not be gift wrapped.
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- Estimated Ship Dimensions : 5.68 inches length x 4.98 inches width x 0.38 inches height
- Estimated Ship Weight: 0.15 pound.
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