Von Sneidern, Chris / California Redemption Value
| Album: | California Redemption Value | Collection: | General | |
| Artist: | Von Sneidern, Chris | Added: | Aug 2005 | |
| Label: | Mastromonia Records | |||
A-File Activity
| Add Date: | 2005-08-14 | Pull Date: | 2005-10-16 |
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| Week Ending: | Sep 4 | Aug 28 | Aug 21 |
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| Airplays: | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Recent Airplay
| 1. | Oct 22, 2009: | Palo Alto Pop Overthrow
Symphony of Love |
4. | Aug 23, 2005: | Foreplay and Sex Wax
Im Like You |
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| 2. | Jan 18, 2006: | Foreplay and Sex Wax
Everybody Sees |
5. | Aug 16, 2005: | Foreplay and Sexwax
Everybody Sees |
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| 3. | Aug 30, 2005: | Foreplay and Sex Wax
You Walked Away |
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Album Review
The Bawd Of Euphony
Reviewed 2005-08-02
Reviewed 2005-08-02
CHRIS VON SNEIDERN • CALIFORNIA REDEMPTION VALUE (mastromonia)
CVS is a prolific man when it comes to song. This his 9th record (I believe) and is his most fully realized record to date. Written in between living in Seattle and SF, Ca Redemption seems to be Chris realizing where his home really is. Songs are rooted in the songwriting realm with expanded arrangements featuring a full band. Chris is not afraid to rock, which lots of songwriters seem to be shying away from these days, and Chris does it well. Often times I am reminded of Robert Pollard/ Guided By Voices when listening. Pop hooks run throughout this record giving it an almost anthemic feel at times. Mostly upbeat with Major key tonality. Listen and learn! -tHE bAWD oF eUPHONy
1* (4:00) Piano and vocal intro. Full band kicks.
2*** (4:21) Great melody and hook. Super emotive vox. Great song!
3* (3:01) Upbeat shuffle. Cool guitar work. Love song of sorts
4*** (2:55) Cool Melody, coasting beat. Pop hooks.
5* (4:07) 12 string guitar song. Nice
6*** (3:17) Rock-Pop with a Beatles twang. Nice arrangement. Makes me think of X/O era Elliot Smith
7 (5:12) Power-ballad.
8* (0:44) Tony Bennet
9* (3:04) Tale of his dual city life.
10 (3:05) Straight up Rocker
11** (3:50) Melodic rocker, very GBV. Cool changes.
12*** (3:26) Love the 12 string, moody ballad. Epic.
13** (5:35) Nice warm guitars. Sweet song.
CVS is a prolific man when it comes to song. This his 9th record (I believe) and is his most fully realized record to date. Written in between living in Seattle and SF, Ca Redemption seems to be Chris realizing where his home really is. Songs are rooted in the songwriting realm with expanded arrangements featuring a full band. Chris is not afraid to rock, which lots of songwriters seem to be shying away from these days, and Chris does it well. Often times I am reminded of Robert Pollard/ Guided By Voices when listening. Pop hooks run throughout this record giving it an almost anthemic feel at times. Mostly upbeat with Major key tonality. Listen and learn! -tHE bAWD oF eUPHONy
1* (4:00) Piano and vocal intro. Full band kicks.
2*** (4:21) Great melody and hook. Super emotive vox. Great song!
3* (3:01) Upbeat shuffle. Cool guitar work. Love song of sorts
4*** (2:55) Cool Melody, coasting beat. Pop hooks.
5* (4:07) 12 string guitar song. Nice
6*** (3:17) Rock-Pop with a Beatles twang. Nice arrangement. Makes me think of X/O era Elliot Smith
7 (5:12) Power-ballad.
8* (0:44) Tony Bennet
9* (3:04) Tale of his dual city life.
10 (3:05) Straight up Rocker
11** (3:50) Melodic rocker, very GBV. Cool changes.
12*** (3:26) Love the 12 string, moody ballad. Epic.
13** (5:35) Nice warm guitars. Sweet song.
Track Listing
| 1. | Registered Charity | 7. | Sorry | |||
| 2. | Im Like You | 8. | San Francisco | |||
| 3. | Symphony of Love | 9. | Tale of Two Cities | |||
| 4. | You Walked Away | 10. | Lonely Tonight | |||
| 5. | These Days | 11. | If You Run to Me | |||
| 6. | Everybody Sees | 12. | On the Ground | |||
| 13. | Why Go Alone? | |||||