Antifogmatic
Product ID: 4817525
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'Antifogmatic,' the follow-up to the Punch Brothers' 2008 debut, 'Punch,' is a collaboratively written collection of songs from these 'five wily, omnivorous bluegrass titans,' as the Village Voice has called them, a quintet that the Washington Post, in turn, has described as 'some of the best string pickers of the new generation.''Antifogmatic' is seamlessly sequenced to display the collective imagination, the instrumental and vocal power, of the band - Thile, guitarist Chris Eldridge, bassist Paul Kowert, banjo player Noam Pikelny, and fiddler Gabe Witcher. Though the quintet is now based in New York City, where they have an informal residency at Manhattan's The Living Room, they recorded and mixed the album at Hollywood's historic Ocean Way studio with iconoclastic producer Jon Brion (Brad Mehldau, Aimee Mann, Fiona Apple, Kanye West) and engineer Greg Koller. Says Witcher, 'We knew we needed a producer equally as well-versed in pop and rock as in instrumental music, and I don't think there is anyone more able to capture and communicate the essence of this material than Jon Brion.'The arrangements on 'Antifogmatic' range from intimate to boisterous and back; genre-wise, the band once again ventures where no string band has ever gone before. The spare opening track 'You Are' contrasts percussive guitar riffs with lyrical string parts that dance around Thile's sweet upper register as he spins a tale of romantic emancipation; occasionally, the other instruments give way to reveal the throb of the bass. The band also engages in some unexpectedly beautiful harmony singing, smoothing out the compelling melodic twists and turns of 'Welcome Home.' 'Me and Us' and 'Woman and the Bell' both have a dream-like quality; the former, in fact, was inspired by those jumbled, thought-filled moments before sleep sets in, and the instrumentation keeps pace with the ever-shifting imagery. In contrast, 'Don't Need No' and 'Rye Whiskey' are foot-stomping barroom boasts and 'Next to the Trash' is the closest the band gets to traditional bluegrass, even as the lyrics tug the piece in a more surreal direction.The Punch Brothers are as comfortable at the jam band-oriented Bonnaroo Festival, where they will appear in June, as at Carnegie Hall. Their fan base ranges from the hip youthful crowds that packed the Living Room to the dedicated listeners of NPR's Prairie Home Companion, which has also hosted the exceedingly good-humored boys.The group will be on tour throughout the spring and summer and will make appearances at the Newport Folk Festival and the Telluride Blugrass Festival. A special deluxe edition of 'Antifogmatic' includes a four-song instrumental EP and a seven-song DVD filmed during the band's Living Room residency. The first 250 copies will also include a signed 'Punch Cocktail Recipe Guide.' The word 'Antifogmatic,' explains Thile, 'is an old term for a bracing beverage, generally rum or whiskey, that a person would have before going out to work in rough weather to stave off any ill effects. This batch of tunes could be used in much the same way, and includes some characters who would probably benefit mightily, if temporarily, from a good antifogmatic.' Review: CHRIS THILE IS A GENIUS. - This is fabulous CD! I've been a fan of Chris since I heard my first Nickel Creek song in the 90's. It's of course impeccably mixed; all of the musicians are stellar and Chris' mandolin playing, melodies and vocals are unsurpassed. This is not 'background' music - this is sitting-around-appreciating music. A synergy of bluegrass, classical training, folk and .... well, an undefinable quality that make this group unique. Review: Clever in parts... much better than their first - Still a bit slow and wandering in parts, but much better than their debut album. Though I generally enjoy this album, I'd still like to hear Thile branch out in terms of sounds. Sure he's being creative and edgy... but it somehow feels constrained. Most of the songs still have a sound to them, like Thile's done them before. I think, as great as Thile is on vocals, that I'd like to hear some other lead vocalists too. Complaining aside, unlike their last one, at least with this one has that quality that makes me want to come back to it. Thanks!
| ASIN | B003BWBA7Q |
| Best Sellers Rank | #80,766 in CDs & Vinyl ( See Top 100 in CDs & Vinyl ) #33,875 in Pop (CDs & Vinyl) #38,790 in Rock (CDs & Vinyl) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (134) |
| Date First Available | April 19, 2010 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item model number | 8341917 |
| Label | Nonesuch |
| Language | English |
| Manufacturer | Nonesuch |
| Number of discs | 1 |
| Original Release Date | 2010 |
| Product Dimensions | 5.67 x 5.12 x 0.24 inches; 2.33 ounces |
J**.
CHRIS THILE IS A GENIUS.
This is fabulous CD! I've been a fan of Chris since I heard my first Nickel Creek song in the 90's. It's of course impeccably mixed; all of the musicians are stellar and Chris' mandolin playing, melodies and vocals are unsurpassed. This is not 'background' music - this is sitting-around-appreciating music. A synergy of bluegrass, classical training, folk and .... well, an undefinable quality that make this group unique.
N**N
Clever in parts... much better than their first
Still a bit slow and wandering in parts, but much better than their debut album. Though I generally enjoy this album, I'd still like to hear Thile branch out in terms of sounds. Sure he's being creative and edgy... but it somehow feels constrained. Most of the songs still have a sound to them, like Thile's done them before. I think, as great as Thile is on vocals, that I'd like to hear some other lead vocalists too. Complaining aside, unlike their last one, at least with this one has that quality that makes me want to come back to it. Thanks!
D**E
Antifogmatic is an accomplished, often surprising work
These guys are accomplished musicians who play together intelligently and smoothly, often producing lush, haunting sounds (especially when the lead singer's tenor hovers in the higher registers). They play traditional bluegrass instruments, but don't produce mere bluegrass sounds--there's a little folk, a little jazz in there. One of my favorite things about Punch Brothers is the unexpected: If I don't know what's going to happen next in a song, all the better. But if I can figure out where a melody is going, or what the next song line will be, I'm bored. These guys never leave me bored.
E**M
If you can think for yourself and enjoy music that isn't made in a factory. Give this a listen.
I bought this entire album for 1 song: Packt Like Sardines In A Crushed Tin Box, a Radiohead cover. The song is listed as being on the Deluxe version of this album, so I purchased it from amazon on MP3. It's a bonus track on the CD and isn't included with the digital format. Oh well, I wanted to purchase and download it, now I'll have to find an alternate method to listen to it. The artists are all Mensa Musicians, highly intelligent and experts at what they are doing. The biggest problem with these guys is you have to be intelligent to appreciate their music. So many people like "POP"ular music and don't realize it's all regurgitated crap. I am so sick of mainstream music and how popular music is popular because people hear it on the radio or in my generation, MTV. Buy this album, only if you are smart, not if you only think you are. It isn't for everyone and if you don't get it, that is okay, you can still listen to other things, just don't say these guys suck. To those who think that way, let go of your bias and open up to the genius mindset and let in the music that lasts.
W**I
Unbelievable Talent!!! Thanks, Punch Brothers!!!
I saw this band on NBC's Tonight Show last week. I bought the CD with the DVD and I LOVE IT!!! (Love the packing of this CD - THANKS!) This guys are really good. I think they are to 21st Blue Grass what the New Grass Revival was to the 1980s and the 1990s... Only they are probably more daring and I dare say BETTER. Count me as a new fan, Guys!!! Keep up the create work!!! (I will be linking to your website from mine!)
C**S
Incredible Album
A truly incredible album. All of these guys are masters on their instruments and showcase their skills through a complex but very accessible listening experience. don't be scared off by the bluegrass instrumentation. They don't fit nicely into any genre, instead they make their own brand of music.
R**S
1 great song
1 great song. Rye Whiskey. The others are just dreadful. Still worth it I guess.
J**S
Simply Wonderful
If you loved either Thile's solo "How to Grow a Woman" or Punch Brothers' debut, you're sure to find something you love in Antifogmatic. After "How to Grow a Woman", I wasn't sure how Thile would top himself. When I heard he'd started a new band, I was skeptical until I heard Punch Brothers and was blown away. Then when I heard that the 2nd Punch Brothers album featured more writing from the band and less direction from Thile, I was highly skeptical again.... but it's everything I'd hoped for before hearing about the collaboration and more.
R**D
Prompt delivery and good value for money
I**R
Wie die Punch Brothers halt sind ! Immer klasse und Hammerkünstler!
S**4
アナログでPunch Brothersを聴きたい！ そう思って、まずはこの2ndを購入したが、 やはりもうめちゃくちゃいい。 ベース、フィドル、バンジョー、 マンドリンのあのカッティング、 そしてコーラスまで…、 すべての音が、フレーズが、 心をグッと鷲掴んでくる。 まさにアナログの良さを 最大限に味わえるようなサウンド。 期待以上！ 買ってよかった。
D**H
I removed the shrink wrap and alas, no cd! Such a great album so no return necessary but not quite as advertised!
ぽ**！
今迄ロックやジャズばかり聴いていましたが、ここ3年くらい前から、ソロギターにハマり、アコースティック・サウンドを求めて、遂にブルーグラスに辿り着き、友人のオススメで、此方を購入しました。 バンドは、ブルーグラスの形態は採っているものの、絶妙に今風ポップス系やジプシージャズの要素も併せて持っているスタイルのサウンドなので、聞き応えと癒しがちょうど良い感じで折衷されていて、私の好みの音楽でした。
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