Bend In The Road - CD - 08/28/12

[chriskisn]

Originally Posted by TrueFaith77

4. I struggle over the inclusion of "Refugees." First, any version of "Flee" is great. But "Flee" is one of my favorite songs of all time. .

Yeah I too am not sure about any reworking of Flee. Like you I think it is a fantastic song and I did crank up Refugees quite loud (and made the wife move to another room) when I was listening today while assembling Ikea furniture! I then listened to the Flee album and I still think I prefer the original version, but time may change that of course.

[chriskisn]

Originally Posted by TrueFaith77

3. Spencer would add great value to the current Mac line-up.

Oh just an after-thought on my previous post...

No offence to Jeremy but a dead cat would probably add great value to the current Mac line-up

[chriskisn]

I lent my copy of Bend In The Road to my mother to listen to, and she thinks it is fantastic!!!!

[chiliD]

Finally got my copy of Bend In The Road this past Tuesday. Just now in "first listen" mode. Up to " I Walked A Mile With Sorrow" (the C&W flavor reminds me of "Blood On The Floor")...so far, so good...REALLY good!

Great sounding album...great tone on the guitars...great mix.

"Earthquake" makes my dancin' shoes come alive!

Thank you for the great music, Jeremy!

[jeremy spencer]

Thank you, Chili D. Glad you like it; reactions like this make me want to do more.

[wetcamelfood]

Originally Posted by jeremy spencer

Thank you, Chili D. Glad you like it; reactions like this make me want to do more.

In THAT case (although I feel this way anyway), I love this album!

John

[TrueFaith77]

I guess my reaction was chopped liver.

[jeremy spencer]

Not at all, True Faith. Your review was encouraging. Like I told Chili D, makes me want to do more.

[dansven]

Thank you for a wonderful album, Mr. Spencer!

One question comes to mind regarding "Refugees" being a reworking of "Flee"...
I remember an interview with Mick Fleetwood where he mentioned a song called "The Refugee" that was rehearsed with Fleetwood Mac cirka 1970. I don't know if it was ever recorded, and it was certainly not released. Mick said it was a Peter Green song...
But could it be this Jeremy Spencer song that dates back to those early years??

[TrueFaith77]

I hope you know I was being playful, Jeremy (piggybacking off of Wetcamel's response etc). Happy to offer encouragement!!

Query of listeners:

Does anyone have a favorite track?

I think the title track is probably my fave.

But "Secret Sorrow" and "Come to Me" are beautiful--and profoundly moral!

...and "Earthquake" is ... well ... toe-tapping!

[chriskisn]

Originally Posted by TrueFaith77

Query of listeners:

Does anyone have a favorite track?

Although every track is fantastic I think I like "Walked A Mile" and "Refugees" as my favourite tracks.

[wetcamelfood]

Right now either Aphrodite or The Merciful Sea.

John

[Blue Horizon]

To me each track offers very different insights into Jeremy's musical career to date, and the more I play the CD and mp3 tracks the more I can identify which era they fit into. ( some are obvious )
I must say that I am really pleased to see Jeremy playing piano again and certainly agree with chiliD with regards to the guitar tones.

So Jeremy, what we would really like from you is..........More of the same.....pretty please,please,please.

Great Album/Music Jeremy, and thank you very much for letting us fans hear it.

Blue Horizon

[Neb-Maat-Re]

Got my copy yesterday, my first stereo purchase after a year or so long obsession with surround sound.

Just had my first listen tonight - only on ear-bud headphones while using the PC, but the sound and mix was wonderful! I was particularly struck by the instrumentals.

Can't wait to give it some real justice with a spin on the stereo on the weekend.

Thanks, Jeremy, just gorgeous.