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Sales Rank: 1523
Category: Music
Artist: The Wailin' Jennys
Publisher: Red House
Studio: Red House
Manufacturer: Red House
Label: Red House
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 4.9 x 0.4
MPN: 177
UPC: 033651017721
EAN: 0033651017721
ASIN: B0002IQGMQ
Release Date: August 10, 2004
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| Tracks:
| • | One Voice | | • | Saucy Sailor | | • | Arlington | | • | Beautiful Dawn | | • | Untitled | | • | This is Where | | • | Old Man | | • | Heaven When We?re Home | | • | Ten Mile Stilts | | • | Come All You Sailors | | • | Take it Down | | • | Something to Hold Onto, | | • | The Parting Glass |
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Album Description
"40 Days" represents the exciting US debut of Ruth Moody, Nicky Mehta and Cara Luft...three young Canadian performers whose harmonies and songwriting have been called "spine-tingling," "angelic," and "breathtaking." The group was formed more-or-less as a lark...all three Winnipeg women were established solo artists and admired in Canadian folk circles for their singing and gifted songwriting...and the so-called "supergroup" was meant to last for one night only at a local folk club. As fate would have it, the audience went crazy for them performing in that configuration and a Canadian folk phenomenon was born. With their stirring voices and richly emotional original songs, the Jennys have created one of the most memorable and tantalizing first albums in a long time.
Amazon.com
The Wailin' Jennys--Cara Luft, Nicky Mehta, and Ruth Moody--are three Canadian singer-songwriters with already established careers who first got together for a one-shot gig in 2002 and, to their surprise, discovered that their voices blended in an almost magical harmony. They decided to put their solo endeavors aside for a while to see where this gift would take them, and the appealing folk-pop vibe of 40 Days is the result. They perform an eclectic selection of material, including covers of John Hiatt's "Take It Down" and Neil Young's "Old Man" plus lovely versions of the old English folk songs "The Parting Glass" and "Saucy Sailor." However, it's the original songs that stand out most. As you would expect, each Jenny has a distinctive voice and writing style, but the amazing vocal harmonies help Luft's spiky, rock-inflected songs, Mehta's poetic and mysterious meditations, and Moody's lively Celtic-tinged melodies blend into a seamless whole. --Michael John Simmons
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 Wailin' Jennies album a Classic February 26, 2009
"One Voice" opens the album - soon becoming two and then three as these talented Canadians harmonise with skill & heart. Simplicity seems to be their watchword. Every song stands out in its own way - the harmonies and the backing are to strengthen the song, never to ornament for the sake of it.
I just LOVE this album. It's #1 on my playlist at the moment and I'm sure it will be for a long long time.
Simply beautiful and melodious...... March 26, 2008
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
If you've ever wondered what the angels sound like when they sing as a chorus (or as a trio, in this case), The Wailin' Jennys are for you. This gorgeous 2004 release features the blended voices of Cara Luft, Nicky Mehta and Ruth Moody. Their sound is at once ethereal and blissful. The album kicks off with "One Voice," a beautiful piece that showcases their three part harmony at its best. "Saucy Sailor" is part sea chanty and part folk melody. Their subject matter ranges from love to pondering the afterlife. This album veers so far from mainstream subjects and mundane melodies, so often heard on the radio. It is a breath of fresh air and we are so blessed to hear such beauty.
great listen! January 21, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
My husband & I fell in love with the Wailin' Jennys when we first saw them in concert in November. I got this CD for my husband for Christmas and we just can't stop listening to it. Their harmonies are amazing, and their song writing superb. I highly, highly recommend this disc.
Beautiful! September 27, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is a worthwhile download for any fan of perfect harmony, great melodies, and intelligent lyrics. Very similar to The Be Good Tanyas, if that helps. Standouts here are "Saucy Sailor" (made "famous" for me by Steeleye Span) and Neil Young's "Old Man."
A beautifully made album. Highly recommended.
Can't stop listening to this CD! July 5, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
We were first introduced to the Wailin' Jennys on A Prairie Home Companion last year and found their songs and their sound to be so memorable that we purchased tickets to see them in concert locally this past May. We have since purchased both the 40 Days and Firecracker CDs, and just can't recommend them enough. Incredible harmonies in beautifully written, inspiring, timeless songs.
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