GARY JULES: Greetings from the Side

Gary Jules

Greetings from the Side

© 1998 Down Up Down Music (731454092227)

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tracks

1 Greetings from the Side
2 St. Christopher's Lullabye
3 Barstool
4 Owen Down
5 Invisible
6 Bluefish
7 Ghosts
8 Heroes & Heroin
9 Jeremiah Weed
10 Nothing
11 Push

notes

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"The best American singer-songwriter to emerge out of the late '90's -- and the only one worthy of being mentioned in the same sentence with Paul Simon, James Taylor, Cat Stevens and Nick Drake."
| Zeke Piestrup, VH-1's "Fresh Pick of the Week"

"Greetings From the Side" is the critically acclaimed debut album from singer-songwriter Gary Jules, whose highly successful 2002 independent release "Trading Snakeoil for Wolftickets" has been a Top 10 Seller at CDBaby for more than a year, and continues to win the praise of audiences and critics around the country and the world.

In the last year Jules' tireless tour schedule has found him sharing the stage with Jack Johnson, Mason Jennings, Jewel, Jason Mraz, Sheryl Crow, and Todd Rundgren. November 2003 will see releases of 'Snakeoil' in Europe and Australia with comprehensive tours to follow.

If you have seen Gary Jules and the Group Rules in person then the songs from "Greetings from the Side" will be familiar to you. Longtime crowd favorites "Barstool", "Bluefish", "Ghosts", Nothing", "Push", and the title track "Greetings from the Side" are all from this hard-to-find debut.

We at garyjules.com buy these factory-sealed, original-pressing, out-of-print copies of 'Greetings' when and where we can find them -- they are in mint condition, but they are always in extremely limited supply.

An All Music Guide review of 'Greetings' named Jules "one of the most gifted songwriting talents to surface during the decade", and called the album "a promising, powerful collection of songs". It was produced by Snakeoil co-producer and Donnie Darko score composer Michael Andrews, and mixed by industry heavy Tchad Blake (Sheryl Crow et al), and boasts performances from Karl Denson (Karl Denson's Tiny Universe. Greyboy Allstars), Robert Walter (Robert Walter's 20th Congress, Greyboy Allstars), and master player/producer Michael Andrews (Greyboy Allstars, Elgin Park).

'Greetings' arrived to the delight of critics and fellow musicians in August 1998, but barely saw the light of day, having been released just weeks before A&M and its parent company, Polygram, were sold to MCA/Universal in a now legendary music industry merger. Still, the title track was prominently featured in Timothy Hutton's film "Digging to China" starring Kevin Bacon, Mary Stuart Masterson, and Faye Dunaway.

Shelved before it ever got the chance to receive the attention it deserved, 'Greetings' has been heavily traded, burned, and downloaded for years -- and now it's available in its original form, with the original artwork, photos, and printed lyrics.

For more music, news, and tour information please visit www.garyjules.com. To purchase "Trading Snakeoil for Wolftickets" go to www.cdbaby.com/garyjules.

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  • greetings from the side
    author: SublimeGirl

    the whole album is so mellow, i love it. i totally groove to it when im in my car.

  • I received my CD. Thanks!
    author: Denise Lavoie

    Good album

  • Greetings from the Side
    author: packofwolves

    I love Gary Jules' music, including this one.

  • Weakest of his efforts but still very listenable
    author: Colin Briscoe

    As a rabid fan of Gary Jule's other work I was disappointed by this album. The disk has some outstanding work - Heroes and Heroin being the best, in my opinion - but the instrumentation is less bold and presentation more predictably safe than his newer discs. It's a must have for any fan but will not rise to the top of my play list. I'd love to hear him re-approach this album.

  • Awesome!
    author: Colleen

    Awesome, this is one of the first cds I have from Gary Jules, I just love it,very mellow. A nice change from the Hard Rock I listen to.And very soothing to the soul!

  • Best of the three CDs!
    author: Annie

    Heroes and Heroin is by far the best. The weaving of voices and instruments facinates me and I listen to it over and over. I'd like to hear Gary do more like it. I also love St. Christopher's Lullabye. The only flaw on the whole CD is the lyrics to Owen Down- way too creepy for me, but the rest is awesome.

  • Consistantly enjoyable music
    author: Lisa Schwark

    Although in general I find Gary's voice very soothing, this CD has a little of everything. From very mellow tunes to middle of the road to a little more upbeat. Being a visual learner, I was glad to see the lyrics included with the CD. I highly recommend this CD.

  • An immediate favorite
    author: Angela

    Absolutely a worthwhile purchase...I listen to this cd at least once or twice a week. Hard to pick highlights from the tracks, they're all outstanding. Definitely recommend checking this one out.

  • So chill to listen to after work or just when you're upset
    author: Karla

    The CD flows together well and is a great listen when you've had a long day or just want something to relax to whenever the occasion calls. I like to call it my take-a-deep-breath-CD. The lyrics are incredibly soulful too!

  • great CD; but i prefer the other two from this great artist
    author: Boludo

    Very mellow cd, with the whole cd just flowing very well together. Highly recommended!

  • He's an artist that my albumn collection is empty without.
    author: Kelsey

    I saw Gary Jules listed on this website and thought I should go ahead and see what he sounds like, after all, that is half the fun of cdbaby. The music and lyrics just kind of lift me up to a higher level, and make me want to hear and know more about this musician. He's telling you stories and making compelling statements about the way things are in our society. The guitar pulls you into this albumn and invites you to listen to these strong poetic statements he so wonderfully sings.

  • Another success
    author: Ian P.

    I'm am so glad I found CD BABY.com or else I would have never known who the hell Gary Jules is. This guy is cool and his voice is very theraputic and just relaxes the hell out of you. Careful if you are driving to him. He is a cool guy with REAL lyrics about life and he gets "it."

  • Can't stop playing it
    author: Mishi

    Such a pleasure to listen to , genuinely universal in it's appeal, great to play anytime ! Love it !

  • Mad world led me to him. Absolutely wonderful.
    author: LindaM

    A rare find. Unique sound in todays environment, like finding home.

  • Beautiful songs

    This was my first time buying this type of CD and I must say I loved it. The lyrics are great and the music and arrangement beautiful. I listened to the first track on the website and I was hooked. I immediately added it to my shopping cart as well as another CD from Gary Jules.

  • Well i realy enjoyed this album.
    author: Daniel Meyer, Gary I met you in Nashville and you told me where

    The cd is of course great. I like the song with the flute in it. I was missing that in concerts but your impression was pretty good. Anyway Great album i am glad to see it in your hands now, and not the punks who stole it from you.

  • He is special
    author: Bernie

    Wow!!! This Cd is a pleasure to listen to and is true poetry set to music. You have got to get into Gary Jules! Trust me. He is special.

  • Absolutely amazing!
    author: Alex Simpson

    This CD was surely worth every penny I spent on it, and every minute I had to wait. Each track is a work of brilliance; a particular shining example being 'Barstool'. However, I just couldn't choose a favourite song; the lyrics are all brilliant, as is the instrumental arrangement.I would recommend this CD to anyone who likes non-mainstream, well-written music. You won't be disappointed.

  • Consistently great
    author: Nathaniel

    Couple of stand-out songs on an overall great disk. Going only by original material (i.e. sans Mad World) this is easily as good as Wolftickets. Just a great listen.

  • "Greetings..." is like sitting in your comfortable chair with a great latte.
    author: Bryan B.

    What a great and worthwhile journey to Gary Jules' first cd "Greetings from the Side"! Musically simple but not simplistic. Lyrically profound but inviting. My first listen happened while sitting in my favorite chair at home with a nice triple latte. My second listen was in that same chair with a great glass of chardonnay wine. It is a journey well worth the effort. It equals "Trading Snakeoil" musically and lyrically. Every person who has entered the room when I am listening ask "Who is that?" When I tell them Gary Jules they ask "Who?" Then I mention "Mad World" and the resposne is "Oh, I love that song but didn't know who sang it." My favorite track is "St. Christopher's Lullabye" but there really isn't a weak track to be found! What a discovery!

  • A musical neck massage
    author: Mo B

    This Cd is all I hoped it would be. I immediately begin to relax when it slides into the CD player. It's mellows me out like a musical neck massage...with warm strong hands!

  • A very peaceful album, he has a great voice
    author: Kow Puncher

    If you enjoyed his remix of Mad World from the Donie Darko sound track then you'll love this album. I pop it on at night and it nice and relaxing to fall asleep to. I definitly suggest this album.

  • The Best Cd I have gotten in a long time....can't stop listening to it
    author: Michelle D

    I just can't stop listening to it, and it gets better and better every time I do...Each time I listen I hear something new.

  • I received my CD. I love it. Thanks!
    author: Kris Whitacre

    The CD was a gift for my husband. I like it so much that I keep it in my car, he's only had a chance to hear it once.

  • unbelievable, beautiful, and amazing.
    author: jacqueline.

    greetings from the side, as well as snakeoil for wolftickets, are both lyrically and musically BRILLIANT. i could never say enough nice things about gary jules. bluefish and mad world are quite possibly the two best songs i have ever heard - mad world is by far the best cover i have ever heard in my life. check out both of these cds - AMAZING.

  • Subtle, lyrically emotive, simple and tuneful...distinctive yet familiar
    author: Spike Calvert

    Greetings was bought after I had listened to Snakeoil and therefore is a retrospective view, but despite the wrong order, the tunes envoke emotions just as his latest does. Barstool, Bluefish and Ghosts highlights for me, although Invisble and the title track expose the melodic guitar and voice mix, so compared to more established artists. A collectors item and must for the lyrically aware music lover.

  • Interestingly musical to make me want to listen again
    author: Chip

    This is my first exposure to Gary Jules. His voice definately can be compared to James Taylor, Cat Stevens and even Paul Simon as Zeek Piestrup said. Having grown up and on that trio since I was a young boy 30 some years ago, Gary's lyrical stylings are similar in passion as they are dissimilar in themes.

  • Deceptively sweet, barbed edge alt-country.
    author: Rich Spencer

    Musically, the beauty of this album flows straight through, to a casual listener, Jules' voice is lulling and impeccable. Then you have lyrics, telling stories in turn poetic and full of awe, humourous, passionate/violent, poisonous, stream-of-consciousness; but consistently Americana.

  • Brilliant!
    author: Lis

    I bought this album, along with Trading Snakeoil For Wolftickets on the strength of the track Mad World. I was not disappointed. I can't decide which album I like best, they are both brilliant! "You know love is for sissies, it's whiskey that makes you a man" - classic line!! And Invisible is a wonderful track. All in all, a fabulous experience!

  • POWERFUL and FLOWING - Contagiously LISTENABLE
    author: Bruce Lomet (CHINASKI)

    This is a great debut, with a good variety of sounds; some of my absolute favorite tunes on this album are "Owen Down", "Push", and "Heroes and Heroin". There is something interesting and contagiously listenable about this album.

  • AMAZING-Just as PHENOMENAL as "Trading Snakeoil for Wolftickets!!!"
    author: Jill Zutty

    AMAZING!!! "Greetings" is just as Phenomenal as "Trading Snakeoil for Wolftickets!!!!" Gary you are a genius!!!! The lyrics and melodies just grab you!!! Although compared to Cat Stevens and Paul SImon- Gary has a unique captivating voice and style of his own which makes him one of the best male artists of today!!!

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