Product Description
Last Days at the Lodge is Lee?s third record, following his first two critically-acclaimed and tremendously successful records, Supply and Demand (2006) and his 2005 self-titled debut. This 2008 record is produced by Don Was, and features Lee on guitars, Doyle Bramhall, Jr. (Eric Clapton) on guitar, Spooner Oldham (Neil Young, Aretha Franklin) on keys, Pino Palladino (The Who, D?Angelo) on bass, and James Gadson (Bill Withers) on drums, along with many others. 11 tracks.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Almost sold it back
This was my first Amos Lee cd, and I bought it after hearing “Listen” and “Street Corner Preacher” featured on my local NPR station.
I previewed the album and could tell immediately that it was a 5-star production. I’ve always like Amos, but this jumps from the “aural background” category to a full-sensory experience. Lyrically extraordinary and musically magnificent. I’m excited. (I rarely write reviews.)
5.0 out of 5 stars
like butter!
Amos Lee was sent from wherever they send “the singers” to grace us with his sweet and smooth as melted butter voice. He sings like an angel.
Well, I went to the Amos Lee Show last night with my wife, here in Philadelphia and felt compelled to write a review of Last Days at the Lodge.
There are many gems on this LP and for the most part, singer songwriter fans will be happy with the purchase. “Listen” starts the LP out, giving fans what they know and love about Amos: smart, caring lyrics, tight vocals and a nice rhythmic jam. “What’s Been Going On”, another track with much airplay, will have you hitting the repeat button on your ipod over and over as well!
However, I need to mention there seems to be a few filler songs here too. Amos seems to have tried the Maxwell falsetto-RB-thing with songs like “Baby I want You.” And although I applaud him for mixing it up, it just doesn’t play up to his strengths as a singer. As with many singer songwriters, the record executives seem to push them for more material `while they’re hot’, often before they’re ready (this I feel is the case also with Ray Lamontagne latest LP). Sometimes, it take years for a really good song to brew and that is why, first time fans would be happier with the LP Supply and Demand. Long time fans and music lover looking for something a little different will still enjoy Last Days at the Lodge. Oh and also, It is an absolute must to see Amos Lee live!
5.0 out of 5 stars
By far my favorite Amos Lee cd yet! LOVE it!!
I’m relatively new to Amos Lee’s music and I like every song I’ve heard so far but this cd is by far my favorite.
5.0 out of 5 stars
MY FAVORITE ALBUM OF 2008
“MY FAVORITE ALBUM OF THE YEAR. I got this album FREE from KSWD 100.3 “The Sound” when the upstart Adult Rock station invited me to their 1st ‘Sound Meetup’.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Amos Lee- Last Days at the Lodge
Love the CD! Love the price and the ease of ordering and having it quickly delivered to my home!
4.0 out of 5 stars
Sweet & gentle music
After trying out Lee Alexander and Barrie Maguire on his first and second albums respectively, Amos Lee turns to yet another producer, Don Was, for his third.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Amos Lee is someone to watch
Amos Lee is fabulous. He has the most soulful voice, great lyrics, a wonderful band, and is not bad to look at either!!
5.0 out of 5 stars
Amos Lee’s music brings tears to my eyes…
This ranks up there with his first cd…at least it’s close behind. Amos Lee has so much talent; he writes his own songs, plays guitar beautifully and has a voice that reaches…
3.0 out of 5 stars
It’s nice, but it’s all been done before
On his new album Last Days at the Lodge, Amos Lee plays it all close to the chest. The melodies sound familiar, the lyrics sound familiar, and it all sounds like Lee is only…
3.0 out of 5 stars
Agreed… good, but not his best.
This is a decent album. Especially after seeing him perform most of these songs live. However it falls a little short of his first two releases in that it just doesn’t have the…
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I would give this a 5 star, except that I gave his first CD a 5 star, and this one doesn’t quite measure up. In some ways, I agree with the first reviewer, Amos has grown up. Some of his vocals and overall sound are unbelievable. He is so unique and classic at the same time.
Strangely, I enjoyed EVERY song on the CD except his first single ‘Listen’. It is an alright song. The real treasures here are; Street Corner Preacher; Ease Back; Won’t Let Me Go. Those are my three favorites from the CD, though there are a few others I absolutely loved as well.
Here are the tracks and how I would rate them (1-5):
1 Listen – 2.5 stars – it’s alright. kind of grown on me
2 Won’t Let Me Go – 4.5 stars – I love his high vocals in this one
3 Baby I Want You – 4 stars – loved this one also, very soft
4 Truth – 4 stars – this is classic Amos
5 What’s Been Going On – 3.5 stars
6 Street Corner Preacher – 5 stars – might be the best track on the album
7 It Started to Rain – 4.5 stars – a very soft gem
8 Jails and Bombs – 4.5 stars – his most meaningful song, lyrically
9 Kid – 4.5 stars – another wonderful song, deep lyrics
10 Ease Back – 5 stars – super mellow
11 Better Days – 3.5 stars
Lots of 4.5’s and a few 5’s! This is really a wonderful CD that I would recommend to anyone, whether you are an Amos Lee fan or have never heard him before. I am sure many will consider this his best CD, but I would definitely tell anyone looking at Amos for the first time to get his first CD. There were so many amazing songs on that album, I don’t know if he will ever top it. This CD, Last Days at the Lodge, is a huge improvement over his sophmore album, though. Overall, 4.5 stars and highly recommended!
June 30th, 2009