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One of the most revered songwriters of the last half century Los Angeles TimesKris Kristofferson returns to the essentials of his finely honed craft on his new album Closer To The Bone. Like the master singer-songwriter s 2006 New West bow This Old Road, this album is produced by Grammy Award winner Don Was. The previous collection was hailed by critics as one of the finest albums of his storied career (Rolling Stone), a stripped-down stunner (Esquire), and a return to his best work (Q).Kristofferson says of the new album, I like the intimacy of the new album. It has a general mood of reflecting on where we all are at this end of life. Closer To The Bone is a deftly observed, honestly executed work about love, separation, loss, and mortality. The subject matter ranges from the musician s family ( From Here to Forever, The Wonder ) to Kristofferson s late friend Johnny Cash ( Good Morning John ).Deluxe 2CD Limited Edition contains Live From The Olympia Theatre (Dublin, Ireland 3/21/08) and fold-out poster. A selection of 8 songs recorded live on the second night of a 3 night, sold-out stand at the legendary concert hall.
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so sweet
I think finding sweetness closer to the bone applies to the song Kris wrote when he was eleven, I Hate Your Ugly Face. Honesty is the best policy for art that wants to earn the right to be destitute so they can avoid trying to be disguised as a normal person. I like this CD. I only got the songs by downloading mp3, which does not include the live songs on disc 2 in the Deluxe Edition, but I try to imagine how those sounded.
The best album I've heard in a long time
This album is transcendent and astonishingly powerful! When I listen to it, I want to be a better person. Way to go, Kris.
up against the wall has evolved...
...into the most heartfelt, wondrous collection of music as only jerry jeff in his later years could master. a total thumbs up here!
Heartbreakingly beautiful
I've long been a fan of Kris Kristofferson, but I think I like this best of anything of his. It is so beautiful. Quiet, spare, reflective. His ragged voice just makes you ache. Very reminiscent of some of JC's last recordings, where you feel like you're sitting there in the room with this crusty legend and his guitar. Just lovely.
Kristofferson's new album
Kristofferson's voice has been deteriorating for a long time yet he retains an ability to make his songs convey considerable poignancy. I love the new album. As with Bob Dylan, the poor quality of Kristofferson's voice takes away little from my enjoyment of his singing. Closer to the Bone is a terrific number.
