David Berkeley
After the Wrecking Ships (w/ Fire Sign)
© 2004 Straw Man Publishing (616892589426)
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"[Berkeley] sings in a lustrous, melancholy voice with shades of Tim Buckley and Nick Drake. As his melodies ascend to become benedictions and consolations, the music shimmers and peals." --The New York Times. This is the rerelease of Wrecking Ships.
tracks
- 1 Jefferson
- 2 Red
- 3 Little Fists
- 4 The Matador
- 5 Times Square
- 6 Chicago
- 7 Shiloh
- 8 Green Room
- 9 Bushwick
- 10 All the Weight
- 11 Metals
- 12 Boxes
- 13 Fire Sign
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**Now including David Berkeley's "Fire Sign," recently featured on the CBS-TV show "Without a Trace."
"From the very first second I played this record I was immediately drawn to its magic." --Bruce Warren, Program Director WXPN in Philadelphia.
Berkeley's second CD, After the Wrecking Ships, has overtones of Coldplay, Grant Lee Phillips, new Beck, Ryan Adams. It debuted as the 6th most added record to Non-commercial and Triple A Radio nationwide. It is already being played on WXPN in Philly; KCRW in Los Angeles; WFUV in New York; WXRV in Boston; WTMD in Towson MD; WCBE in Columbus, OH; KTBG in Kansas City; KSLU in Hammond, Lousiana; KSUT in Ignacio, CO; KUWR in Laramie, WY; KVNF in Paonia, CO; Maine Public Radio; WERS in Boston; WFCR in Western Mass; and XM Satellite Radio.
Recorded in a basement in New Paltz, Berkeley's talented band (Adam Buchwald--mandolins, mandola, banjo, dobro; Alex Weinstein--guitars, Rhodes, baritone guitar; Tyler Gibbons--electric and tenor bass; Dave Richards--upright bass; Jon Natchez--alto and bari sax; Frisbay--piano, flute and trombone; Greg Beyer--percussion; Andy Eggers--drums; Dan Vonnegut--drums; Rebecca Fanya--background vocals) is brighter and more powerful than ever.
The songs on this new collection are grittier than those on The Confluence. The emotional pallette is broader. If the Confluence is perfect for a Sunday afternoon, After the Wrecking Ships is perfect for a Saturday evening.
Berkeley's voice is rich and warm as ever. His lyrics take on an ever-widening subject matter with passion and grace. There is poetry here and dramatic melodies that will stick.
"He sings in a lustrous, melancholy voice with shades of Tim Buckley and Nick Drake. As his melodies ascend to
become benedictions and consolations, the music shimmers and peals." --Jon Pareles, The New York Times
"He's a double fantasy of Nick Drake and Donovan." --Rollingstone.com
"With a warm tenor voice, tightly controlled delivery and quietly restrained guitar, Berkeley evokes the work of Ralph McTell, Donovan and Nick Drake." --SingOut!
"It is reminiscent of Simon & Garfunkel doing something pretty serious with Natalie Merchant and makes the likes of poor old David Gray seem laughable in terms of sheer absence of charisma and songs." --Americana UK
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Fire Sign great, entire album worth listening to
author: The Georgia JukeboxWhat a great sound. Good response on Fire Sign from our listeners, and we'll continue to play music from this album until the next one is released. www.thegeorgiajukebox.com
Perfect, just Perfect.
author: StevenMWhiteThe Confluence was an excellent album, but David Berkeley's follow-up is phenomenal. It hasn't left my CD player from the day I recieved it.
david berkeley is great
author: Irene Janisi have been to two of david's shows and after each one have bought one of his CDs and loved it. his music makes me happy.
Without A Trace(Season 2) - Episode "Wannabe"
author: Jay WIf you watched the episode in which a group of popular rich girls set up a male schoolmate by taking pictures of him tied up in a stable in his underwear,then posted them on the internet. The song -Fire Sign- by this artist plays at the end when the boy trys to hang himself in one of the girls' backyard.
It was just absolutely amazing.... I love it....
author: ElizabethThis is such an amazing cd.... it's hits my heart like no other cd.... The words to his songs just seem so right.... they're so wonderful.... I am so happy I finally got it.... I had to seriously look at over 23 stores, and I searched for about 2 months, and finally just broke down and got it here.... Thank-you so much.... and thank you David Berkeley!!
Definitely Worth It
author: Daniel StroudI was unfortunate enough to buy this album before fire sign was added. Without fire sign this album is... still incredible. After Seeing Berkeley open a concert I went to , I bought both of his albums the next night. In an age where many record a single or two and then write stuff to round out an album, this stands out as an well rounded work where every song is great. The lyrics are also a joy to listen to... and with his degree from Harvard, they have a historical and societal perspective that is nearly unmatched in songwriters today.
Great Guy and Great Music
author: Trappers CabinI met David when he played an Elliott Smith tribute I organized and I was blown away right off the bat! He is a great guy and great talent with a wonderful group of musicians around him. This album is beautiful - he is a big step ahead of everyone else! If you don't have....get it!
Contains the most beautiful song in the world
author: Filmline.nuA fantastic CD with alot of love. Just listen to the song Firesign. It's the most beautiful song in the world and just that song is worth buying the cd. It contains alot of great songs for great moments.
Eloquent and affecting
author: K L ManwellAfter I heard a short excerpt of "Fire Sign" and found myself singing it weeks later, I knew I had to buy David Berkeley's album. I just never expected to be drawn in so completely by the other tracks. "Fire Sign" remains my favorite, but the poetry of the other songs is enrapturing. It's a excellent collection and I highly recommend it if you're in the mood to really listen and take in another's thoughts.
AMAZING!
author: JuliaThis CD is S0 amazing. I would pay so much more then $13.00 for it! Fire sign is a favorite, and if any one has the chance to see him in concert DO IT! He is amazing live as well, and on a CD. Berk is not only vocally talented, but he has the ability to write extremely touching lyrics. I LOVE IT!
Love it!!
author: Karen KleinThe songs are very thought provoking and well written. I especially love "Fire Sign" and "Jefferson". Well worth the money!!
- author: Ian Stanton
Slightly better than The Confluence,if that's possible.Fire Sign is a classic song.
One word: Wow.
author: Bethany ShupingThis is one amazing cd. I've got a friend who had been bragging about how good it was and telling me to buy it--and when I finally did, I knew she wasn't lying. I like it so much that I can't wait to buy David Berkeley's other cd!
GREAT!
author: SusieI love Wrecking Ships! It is a great CD and the artist is very talented. THX!
Wonderful CD!
author: JulieI really like the songs on this CD. Each of them are lovely, especially Firesign. My only complaint (and it's a very slight one) is that there is not much variety in my music. It's the kind of CD that you could fall asleep on the first song, wake up somewhere in the middle and not realize that you had fallen asleep. That said though, I still give it five stars and is worth every penny, if only for Firesign. Cheers! Julie
Worth Every Penny. An instant classic if you ask me.
author: Michael GrizzardThis is one of the all around best albums I've listened to in a while. I'm a huge fan of David Gray, Howie Day, Jack Johnson, etc and David Berkeley could very well be on his way to the level of stardom that these other musicians have achieved. Through a rollercoaster of emotions and euphoric lyrical genious; After the Wrecking Ships provides all that you need in an album. Roll up your nickels and dimes, get a loan, do what you have to do, but buy this album!
One of the best of 2004
author: Chris M.Genuine sounds and lyrics; a genuine singer. Every song on this CD has this smooth continuity that carries you from start to finish and back again. Berkeley's voice gives off this old world feeling, like his talent is rooted deeply into the very core of creative musical talent and not a mainstream caricature of such. I'd recommend it to anyone who loves music with depth and emotion.
Great CD...
It hasn't left my CD player since I opened it for the first time! Some tracks I didn't like at first, luckily I gave them a second chance... now those are some of my favorites (especially #5- Times Square).
In Canada, he's still my little secret...
author: KirstenMy first introduction to David was from watching "Without a Trace"... just like many others, I was instantly drawn in to his words and his voice... so clear, so honest. But then I received the CD - After the Wrecking Ships... and I am so impressed by everything that he does. It's original, and uplifting in a very calming way. His voice is so soothing... my favorite song is now: Times Square... It is so motivating and the way it crescendos at the end, with all the different instruments is so BRILLANT!!! I share his music with everyone that I know and I feel that it's only a matter of time before the entire world is inspired by David Berkeley.
Awesome voice and excellent music
author: Angela LeeI first heard of David Berkeley when his song was on the tv show Without a Trace. It took me some digging on the internet to find it was him and his website. When I went to the website I started playing some of his other songs listed, that was all it took to hook me and my fiance'. Keep the music going and hopefully one day you will be playing live in our area. Until then I will just have to order your CD's and keep an eye on your website for activity. And thanks to CD Baby, I had fun ordering the CD from them.
don't know why there aren't pages of glowing reviews here!!!
author: jason morrowfirst things first-David, thanks for resubmitting this great album with fire sign added. A worthy addition! Where to start...the production of this album is fabulous, Alex, who did the job as producer (as far as I can tell) should win some award for his super creative and articulate final vision of these truly wonderful songs. How he did this in someone's basement and the fact that it is absolutely profession is a mystery and just more of a credit to his ear and skills, as a great musician also! I enjoyed the unusual strumming style ( almost minimalist) on some of the songs, and the different instrumentation added such depth, so much so I find it hard to categorize this album as any certain style. Why this not on the best sellers page of cdbaby, I don't understand!!!??? These songs will take you through a wash of emotions and different landscapes, poignant to catchy, thoughtful even to reminders of history's lessons, then there's an instrumental ( which is great) that seems almost out of place, but I find it a chance to catch my breath, to reflect on what I've heard so far, and to look forward to what will come next. A stellar album, Thank you David
A superbly sublime album
author: Chris GledhillThis album is at times laid back and at times upbeat and joyful. However, all the lyrics seem to grab you around the heart and not let go. The (fairly) upbeat and catchy "Red" and "Matador" will be buzzing around your head for a while, whilst "Fire Sign" is just a heart-breaking song, so well written. I recommend this album.