Buffalo Tom / Quiet And Peace
| Album: | Quiet And Peace | Collection: | General | |
| Artist: | Buffalo Tom | Added: | Feb 2018 | |
| Label: | Schoolkids Records | |||
A-File Activity
| Add Date: | 2018-02-27 | Pull Date: | 2018-05-01 |
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| Week Ending: | Apr 29 | Apr 22 | Apr 15 | Apr 1 | Mar 25 | Mar 18 | Mar 11 | Mar 4 |
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| Airplays: | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
Recent Airplay
| 1. | Apr 23, 2021: | KZSU Time Traveler
The Only Living Boy In New York |
4. | Aug 24, 2018: | KZSU Time Traveler
The Only Living Boy In New York |
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| 2. | Nov 08, 2019: | KZSU Time Traveler
The Only Living Boy In New York |
5. | Apr 24, 2018: | Hot Probs
All Be Gone |
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| 3. | Nov 23, 2018: | KZSU Time Traveler
The Only Living Boy In New York |
6. | Apr 20, 2018: | KZSU Time Traveler
The Only Living Boy In New York |
Album Review
Francis D
Reviewed 2018-02-25
Reviewed 2018-02-25
“Quiet and Peace” Buffalo Tom
Buffalo Tom is an alt rock/power pop trio from Boston that has been making music since the mid-1980s. Guitarist-lead vocalist and main songwriter, Bill Janovitz; bassist-vocalist and sometimes writer, Chris Colbourn; and drummer (and band namesake), Tom Maginnis, had several Top 20 albums in the 1990s, then took a ten-year hiatus. This latest album is the band’s third since returning in 2007. The 11-song set draws upon the band’s rich 90s alt-rock heritage and even foundational rock pioneered by 1960s bands such as the Byrds or Buffalo Springfield (the other contributor to the band’s name) — while updating it with modern melodic elements. RIYL: Byrds, Buffalo Springfield, Allman Brothers Band, or the Lemonheads. Release date is March 2, 2018 — so you can be one of the first to play it!
— Francis
Recommended: 3, 11, 1, 4, 6, 9. No FCCs noted.
1. (3:28) All Be Gone — Searing guitar rocker. Rich harmonized vocals in choruses. Lyrics examine the passage of time, a theme throughout the album. ***
2. (2:29) Overtime — Slower tempo. Big reverbed guitar. Lead vocals are reminiscent of some Southern rock. Nice female backing vocals.
3. (3:16) Roman Cars — Mid-tempo, melodic folk-rock. Guitar and Hammond organ. Written and sung by Chris Colbourn. ****
4. (6:02) Freckles — Americana toe-tapper. Piano and acoustic guitar. Wistful vocals. Builds to big jam at end. ***
5. (3:01) Cat v. Mouse — Jangle rock, with a hint of alt-country.
6. (3:10) Lonely Fast and Deep — Punky with great guitar work. Driving drums. ***
7. (3:04) See High the Hemlock Grows — Nice swing to this waltz. Lilting vocals.
8. (2:58) In the Ice — Even more jangly rock. Anthemic Southern vocals.
9. (4:20) Least That We Can Do — Charging guitar rock with big reverb. Electric and acoustic guitar in mix. Stop-and-go drumming. ***
10. (3:16) Slow Down — Starts kind of melancholy and sentimental, then builds to a roaring finish. Reminiscent of Creed?
11. (5:19) The Only Living Boy in New York — Fabulous cover of Simon & Garfunkel tune from 1970. Sad and hopeful at the same time. Soaring harmonized vocals. A hint of pedal steel guitar at places. ****
Buffalo Tom is an alt rock/power pop trio from Boston that has been making music since the mid-1980s. Guitarist-lead vocalist and main songwriter, Bill Janovitz; bassist-vocalist and sometimes writer, Chris Colbourn; and drummer (and band namesake), Tom Maginnis, had several Top 20 albums in the 1990s, then took a ten-year hiatus. This latest album is the band’s third since returning in 2007. The 11-song set draws upon the band’s rich 90s alt-rock heritage and even foundational rock pioneered by 1960s bands such as the Byrds or Buffalo Springfield (the other contributor to the band’s name) — while updating it with modern melodic elements. RIYL: Byrds, Buffalo Springfield, Allman Brothers Band, or the Lemonheads. Release date is March 2, 2018 — so you can be one of the first to play it!
— Francis
Recommended: 3, 11, 1, 4, 6, 9. No FCCs noted.
1. (3:28) All Be Gone — Searing guitar rocker. Rich harmonized vocals in choruses. Lyrics examine the passage of time, a theme throughout the album. ***
2. (2:29) Overtime — Slower tempo. Big reverbed guitar. Lead vocals are reminiscent of some Southern rock. Nice female backing vocals.
3. (3:16) Roman Cars — Mid-tempo, melodic folk-rock. Guitar and Hammond organ. Written and sung by Chris Colbourn. ****
4. (6:02) Freckles — Americana toe-tapper. Piano and acoustic guitar. Wistful vocals. Builds to big jam at end. ***
5. (3:01) Cat v. Mouse — Jangle rock, with a hint of alt-country.
6. (3:10) Lonely Fast and Deep — Punky with great guitar work. Driving drums. ***
7. (3:04) See High the Hemlock Grows — Nice swing to this waltz. Lilting vocals.
8. (2:58) In the Ice — Even more jangly rock. Anthemic Southern vocals.
9. (4:20) Least That We Can Do — Charging guitar rock with big reverb. Electric and acoustic guitar in mix. Stop-and-go drumming. ***
10. (3:16) Slow Down — Starts kind of melancholy and sentimental, then builds to a roaring finish. Reminiscent of Creed?
11. (5:19) The Only Living Boy in New York — Fabulous cover of Simon & Garfunkel tune from 1970. Sad and hopeful at the same time. Soaring harmonized vocals. A hint of pedal steel guitar at places. ****
Track Listing
| 1. | All Be Gone | 6. | Lonely Fast And Deep | |||
| 2. | Overtime | 7. | See High The Hemlock Grows | |||
| 3. | Roman Cars | 8. | In The Ice | |||
| 4. | Freckles | 9. | Least That We Can Do | |||
| 5. | Cat V. Mouse | 10. | Slow Down | |||
| 11. | The Only Living Boy In New York | |||||