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Carbon Leaf
5 Alive!
Release Date: 2003 08 12
Label: Constant Ivy Music
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Celtic and jam band aesthetics merge to create a meandering, somewhat monochromatic impression throughout this live double-CD set. The first is the lesser element; emerald accoutrements pop up rarely in these largely acoustic mixes, and when they do they seem more decorative than essential. It would be easy, for example, to erase the prominent tin whistle part in "Wandrin' Around" without substantially affecting the song's integrity or impact. No vibrato and not much dynamic expression infect the solo and harmony vocals; even on the a cappella studio-recorded "Gloryland" the rustic Appalachian echoes come across as correct but somewhat bloodless. The band, similarly, purrs contentedly, revealing no rough edges and betraying few outbursts of passion. (The arco bass solo and snappy hand percussion that kick off "American Tale" offer stimulating contrast to this otherwise mellow flow.) Even the audience seems pretty sedate, silent during the music and warmly appreciative, though not exactly hysterical, between tracks. With plenty of familiar titles from previous albums, 5 Alive! offers comfort to the converted and something less than that to newcomers. Robert L. Doerschuk, All Music Guide

Tracks:
TitleComposerTime
1ShineCarbon Leaf, Privett4:12
2HomeWilson, Carbon Leaf, Privett6:24
3Big Strong ManTraditional2:48
4Blue Ridge LaughingCarbon Leaf, Privett7:13
5Torn to TatteredCarbon Leaf, Privett6:48
6Is This the Fall?Carbon Leaf, Privett3:22
7Wandrin' AroundCarbon Leaf, Privett6:22
8So Why?Carbon Leaf, Privett3:55
9American TaleCarbon Leaf, Privett7:56
10Crazy TrainOsbourne, Daisley, Rhoads, Carbon Leaf, Privett4:37
11GlorylandTraditional2:31
12Maybe TodayCarbon Leaf, Privett8:37
13BoxerCarbon Leaf, Privett4:50
14Attica's Flower Box WindowCarbon Leaf, Privett4:58
157 Brides for 7 SinnersCarbon Leaf, Privett2:50
16Desperation SongCarbon Leaf, Privett6:52
17Follow the LadyCarbon Leaf, Privett10:40
18Days Gone ByCarbon Leaf, Privett5:00
19TrafficNugent, Carbon Leaf, Privett6:01
20Toy SoldiersCarbon Leaf, Privett5:44
21Mary MacTraditional4:39



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