Chairman Dances, The / Child Of My Sorrow
| Album: | Child Of My Sorrow | Collection: | General | |
| Artist: | Chairman Dances, The | Added: | Sep 2018 | |
| Label: | Black Rd. Records | |||
A-File Activity
| Add Date: | 2018-09-23 | Pull Date: | 2018-11-25 |
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| Week Ending: | Nov 18 | Nov 11 | Nov 4 | Oct 28 | Oct 21 | Oct 14 | Oct 7 | Sep 30 |
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| Airplays: | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
Recent Airplay
| 1. | Jan 11, 2019: | KZSU Time Traveler (Top 38 of 2018)
Mascot |
4. | Nov 30, 2018: | KZSU Time Traveler
Mascot |
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| 2. | Dec 07, 2018: | KZSU Time Traveler
No Compass, No Map |
5. | Nov 17, 2018: | Music Casserole
Child Of My Sorrow |
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| 3. | Dec 04, 2018: | Clean Copper Radio & Hot Topics
Child Of My Sorrow |
6. | Nov 16, 2018: | KZSU Time Traveler
Mascot |
Album Review
Francis D
Reviewed 2018-09-11
Reviewed 2018-09-11
“Child Of My Sorrow” The Chairman Dances
The latest from one of my favorite bands. Intelligent, complex and lyric-driven indie pop-rock. Often sad, and even a bit strange at times — but with a compelling sense of irony or discovery. Pop-rock for people who like more depth than simple love songs. The Chairman Dances was simply a Philly club band until their 2016 record “Time Without Measure” put them on the map. “Child Of My Sorrow” represents a major step forward for lead singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, Eric Krewson, his bandmates and talented guest artists. Highly recommended!
— Francis D.
Recommended: 4, 2, 1, 7, 9, 3, 11, 10. No FCCs noted.
1. (3:36) Acme Parking Garage — Atmospheric start. Then, it becomes a driving rock song with alternating passages that play off one another — building to a big, clashy finish. ***
2. (3:33) Mascot — Wry storytelling pop-rock — Eric Krewson at his most intriguing. Old-timey, almost romantic flavor. Swirling melodic synths and organ and syncopated rhythms. Tongue-in-cheek, dramatic vocals. ****
3. (4:01) Iridescent — Pulsing, stop ‘n’ go rhythm with synth bass, snare, organ, and a dash of jangly guitars. Sparkling keys. Rich, backing vocals with female harmonies. ***
4. (5:08) No Compass, No Map — Melodic, mid-tempo, piano-driven ballad. Skipping rhythm. Brass in lead break. Builds to anthemic finish. ****
5. (1:12) A Half-Mile From Allentown (Introduction) — Short, jangly intro to #6. Harmonized vocals, but no words. Bright, chimey piano.
6. (5:27) A Half-Mile From Allentown — Lilting baroque pop-rock. Swelling keyboards. Some clashy elements in the lead break with rolling drums, saxophone and vibraphone.
7. (3:43) No One Can Hurt You (Like A Friend Can Hurt You) — Piano ballad with a bit of jangly guitar. Synth. Glockenspiel. Shakers. Female harmonies blending with Krewson’s rich lead vocals. Trumpet in lead break. ***
8. (4:04) Hannah, I Know It Wasn’t Always Easy — Flowing, shimmering baroque pop-rock. Wistful vocals. Rich harmonies.
9. (4:17) Out Of The Lion’s Den, Into The Lion’s Maw — Piano and guitar in a cinematic tune. Swelling synth strings, mellotron and organ. Tumbling drums and big vocals add to the drama. ***
10. (4:12) First To Leave — Guitar folk-pop with piano and wonderful lap steel guitar played by Mike “Slo-Mo” Brenner from Magnolia Electric Company. **
11. (3:50) Child Of My Sorrow — Gospel-like song. Warm and reassuring — with plinking and melodic piano, organ, and other keys. Great male/female lead vocals. ***
The latest from one of my favorite bands. Intelligent, complex and lyric-driven indie pop-rock. Often sad, and even a bit strange at times — but with a compelling sense of irony or discovery. Pop-rock for people who like more depth than simple love songs. The Chairman Dances was simply a Philly club band until their 2016 record “Time Without Measure” put them on the map. “Child Of My Sorrow” represents a major step forward for lead singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, Eric Krewson, his bandmates and talented guest artists. Highly recommended!
— Francis D.
Recommended: 4, 2, 1, 7, 9, 3, 11, 10. No FCCs noted.
1. (3:36) Acme Parking Garage — Atmospheric start. Then, it becomes a driving rock song with alternating passages that play off one another — building to a big, clashy finish. ***
2. (3:33) Mascot — Wry storytelling pop-rock — Eric Krewson at his most intriguing. Old-timey, almost romantic flavor. Swirling melodic synths and organ and syncopated rhythms. Tongue-in-cheek, dramatic vocals. ****
3. (4:01) Iridescent — Pulsing, stop ‘n’ go rhythm with synth bass, snare, organ, and a dash of jangly guitars. Sparkling keys. Rich, backing vocals with female harmonies. ***
4. (5:08) No Compass, No Map — Melodic, mid-tempo, piano-driven ballad. Skipping rhythm. Brass in lead break. Builds to anthemic finish. ****
5. (1:12) A Half-Mile From Allentown (Introduction) — Short, jangly intro to #6. Harmonized vocals, but no words. Bright, chimey piano.
6. (5:27) A Half-Mile From Allentown — Lilting baroque pop-rock. Swelling keyboards. Some clashy elements in the lead break with rolling drums, saxophone and vibraphone.
7. (3:43) No One Can Hurt You (Like A Friend Can Hurt You) — Piano ballad with a bit of jangly guitar. Synth. Glockenspiel. Shakers. Female harmonies blending with Krewson’s rich lead vocals. Trumpet in lead break. ***
8. (4:04) Hannah, I Know It Wasn’t Always Easy — Flowing, shimmering baroque pop-rock. Wistful vocals. Rich harmonies.
9. (4:17) Out Of The Lion’s Den, Into The Lion’s Maw — Piano and guitar in a cinematic tune. Swelling synth strings, mellotron and organ. Tumbling drums and big vocals add to the drama. ***
10. (4:12) First To Leave — Guitar folk-pop with piano and wonderful lap steel guitar played by Mike “Slo-Mo” Brenner from Magnolia Electric Company. **
11. (3:50) Child Of My Sorrow — Gospel-like song. Warm and reassuring — with plinking and melodic piano, organ, and other keys. Great male/female lead vocals. ***
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