ARTIST: Rose's Pawn Shop
TITLE: The Arsonist
LABEL: n/a
GENRE: Rock
TIME: 40:06 min
SIZE:  57,5 MB
RIP DATE: Jun-12-2006
RELEASE DATE: May-30-2006
WEBSITE: n/a

Track List:

01. The Arsonist                               03:36
02. Funeral Pyre                               03:58
03. Deep Red Clay                              03:16
04. One-Man Show                               04:15
05. Lone Rider                                 04:12
06. Long Way To Fall                           04:03
07. Reckoning                                  04:22
08. My Old Valentine                           03:10
09. Down The Line                              05:03
10. Blood Running Rivers                       04:11

Release Notes:

At first impression, Rose`s Pawn Shop comes off as a
kick-ass bluegrass band of the traditional variety.
But so many things quickly inform your perception of
this Los Angeles area quintet that no one pigeon
fits the hole. One thing is certain, though; their
warmth and energy is super satisfying. The nervous
system of the band is decidedly rock `n` roll, with
resounding drums and blazing electric guitars ready
to flare. But the blood is a rural type composed of
banjos, acoustic guitars, mandolin, fiddle,
pedal-steel, and acoustic bass, which at times
carries the groove with tight rockabilly slap
action. Unusual for bluegrass, but perfectly in line
here with so many other influences seamlessly
infusing the body of their exciting sound; pop,
rock, punk, classic and honky-tonk country all work
together never leaving a disparate mix in the wake.
Lyricist and lead vocalist Paul Givant offers an
inviting focal point with a lilting melodic flair,
at times sounding a bit like Glenn Tilbrook of
Squeeze. But mostly his congenial voice is a warm
and sympathetic force - filled with equal parts
yearning and wonder - pained just enough to convey
the classic themes of heartache that inspire all
great country songs. The band`s collectively
composed material leaves plenty of room for
harmonies, coming from both within the group and
with the help of friends. The chooglin`,
Western-themed "Lone Rider" has a congregational
call and response quality and is an exciting
standout. But then again, it`s one church on fire
against the backdrop of an entire city ablaze.


