SLACKSTRING: Slackstring

Slackstring

Slackstring

© 2002 slackstring (724101820427)

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A drawing of a VW van parked next a pair of palm trees at sunset adorns the cover of Slackstring's debut, a release that perfectly captures that late afternoon beach front malaise. It is the precise soundtrack for anyone opening a beer or burning one down when the work of it all is finally being set down for the day. Full of warmly wistful acoustic ditties, the whole album feels comfortable from the first listen.

There's a directness that's refreshing. The music hasn't been fussed with too much and the rough edges make it all the more dear to me in an industry increasingly obsessed with polish. A couple of instrumentals complicate things nicely and in their more tender moments Slackstring remind one of the bedroom pop of Elliott Smith's Either/Or.

At just a shade over a half-hour it's one of those perfect records to put a wedge between you and the rest of your day. Like The Replacements' Let It Be or Nick Drake's Pink Moon, both classic half hour corkers, it lets us grieve the workaday disappointments and makes us guardedly hopeful for what tomorrow might bring.

Dennis Cook
JamBase - San Francisco
[Published on 12/9/2002]

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  • slackstring
    author: woody

    The album is great, one of the best I have bought all year. After listening to this album I picked up 'latch key kid', which is the solo album by the lead singer/songwrighter of Slackstring and it is equally as moving as this album. Great melodies, good lyrics, awsome chill music to listen to when I ride. They have a very unique sound about them.

  • Catherine
    author: Catherine Yockers

    I love this CD, so cheerful and uplifting.

  • author: Courtney Frye

    This such a awesome CD, no matter what the mood. The lyrics, the music, and vocals could not be any better. I am so glad I purchased two CD's

  • Very cool album
    author: James

    This is a great album with Sunday Jen being my favourite song at the mo! Heard it on The Collective , bought the album and did not regret.

  • awsome
    author: giveemtheboot

    This is such a good cd i love every song on it werd yo

  • Most Excellent!
    author: Sam

    Great music! All songs on the CD are awesome.

  • Pure Relaxation
    author: Felix Baiker

    Awesome CD! If your day was bad and stressing this cd brings back the smile on your face. Just lean back and close your eyes and you see the beach or Mountain where your mind can relax.

  • AWESOMEGOODNESS
    author: Mikey A

    Bought the album for a couple songs but turns out all of them are great. Aweseome cd; puts you in a good mood!!

  • good spirits
    author: Rich M

    they played after the Predidio 10 race in San Francisco. What luck for me! I'm hooked and can't wait for the band to play again nearby. Clearly, though, Slackstring is worthy of a roadtrip.

  • Easy listening for a great soundtrack to your road trip!
    author: Craig Macdonald

    Heard the tunes when watching the movie "Roam" (also recommended if you like mt. biking), took a gamble on the cd and it payed off! All songs great, highly recommended!

  • Good Stuff
    author: Jim

    Heard this at a showing of The Collective and purchased it. I've had it a couple of weeks and it's becoming a favorite.

  • Most relaxing album ever
    author: John

    I love this album - it has some amazing rifts and means you can enjoy Slacksting at their very best song after song. Sunday Jen, and Wednesday Morning both make me want to get of the train to work and go ride my bike.

  • An album of chilled out tunes.
    author: Marcus

    First heard them on the Collective DVD and got hooked by the laid back sound - the album isn't a disappointment either, with a mix of chilled out tunes and a couple of faster songs just to balance it out.

  • Lively, happy and upbeat. An absolute must for any CD collection
    author: Manny

    A brilliant acoustic sound and rhythms that make you want to dance. A taste of Californian sunshine on a handy sized disc. With this disc in your pocket you'll have the Californian sun wherever you go!

  • very good music
    author: Mark

    perfect music, very good vocals and instruments, the best cd of the year, I heard vom Slackstring on the DVD Poetry the Surfkitefilm.

  • It will make you happy too!
    author: Kathie

    Perfect music for chilling, driving and erveryday life. Especially "Sun again will shine" makes you just happy...

  • Just buy it!
    author: JAYTEE

    Excellent, fresh sound. Makes you want to go out and ride.

  • Plenty of soul and a lovely summer vibe.
    author: Simmo

    This is the second time I've bought this album because after lending the first copy to my brother he just refused to give it back. Perfect for a cheeky summers day, or making bad days better.Respect and thanks to the slackers.

  • Summer Album #1
    author: Flo Zauner

    This CD is just perfect to listen when you're ouside somewhere with your friends.You can relax in the sun and enjoy a wonderful evening.My Favourites are Candle,Sun again will shine and wednesday morning

  • author: Rémi

    Excellent, great band with a super sound!!!! goods for freeriders!!!

  • good music
    author: mark

    great music without the mainstream music scene bogging it down or messing with the fresh sound.

  • Just AWESOME !!
    author: Alex

    This cd is so perfect. Just have a cumfortable seat, forget everything, think about what life really is, and listen to this cd... That's what happiness is! Thanks Slackstring and thanks CD Baby !!

  • love it. perfect summer tunes.
    author: kelly

    Heard these guys on the Collective. Love Sunday Jen. Had to buy album. Entire album is great.

  • perfect
    author: nate

    after a long day, sit on your back porch crack open a cold one and watch the sunset and listen to these guys...it's the perfect combination.

  • i didnt know about slackstring until i watched the collective. the riding is wiked(im a mountain biker) at silver star!. anyway i love this cd now that i watched the collective. its AWSOME!

  • Very good!
    author: Christina

    I really enjoy listening to the CD. It´s a good CD to chill.

  • laid back good sounds
    author: john

    smooth sounds.like the style reminds me of the beach and good times.lyrics tight.

  • One of the Best
    author: Conor Setley

    This is one of the best CD's i've purchased in years. I've been waiting for a group like slackstring to come around. The music is perfect, the only bad part is that Sunday Jen isn't on the album, but it doesn't take anything away from the CD. It is still the best CD I own and I can't wait for others to come out. The collective and Slackstring have got it going on. Ride On!!!

  • A truely great album - brings back the scenes from the Collective ;)
    author: Douglas Todd

    After hearing the songs on the collective I knew I had to get some of them for my HIFI! The best songs being of course by Slackstring. This album does not dissapoint - the tunes are warm and relaxing. Great to listen to as an evening backdrop or in the car before a bike ride! The recording itself is very good and sounds great on a decent HIFI and although there is a little more background hiss than some CD's it really just adds to the atmosphere. I imported the Album (I live in the UK) and I would highly recommend CD baby to anyone, especially if they need to get their hands on this CD, great service - No worries! Unfortunately Sunday Jen is not on this Album but hopefully the next one will have this classic tune. Seriously Sunday Jen is one of my all time favourite songs now. Seriously I can't wait until they release another CD full of songs similar to or progressing from these beautiful tunes.

  • Great Album
    author: dh.donut

    Heard the music in The Collective and had to get it. Great to just sit back and relax too. Perfect chillout CD

  • AWESOME ALBUM! well done guys
    author: Tyler

    You guys really capture the laid back feelings and lifestyles of both the surfing culture, and the mountain bike culture. keep rocking guys. first heard this stuff on The Collective DVD, it just fit.

  • superb, great to chill out to.
    author: pedals

    got this a couple of weeks ago and its been in my cd changer ever since. great to chill out/drive to. realy fitting on "the collective" mountain bike vid too!

  • Incredible CD! Always in a good mood when its on!!
    author: Justin Prusss

    This CD is awsome, also heard it on the collective and it just clicked! Havin a bad day just pop it in! Can't wait to hear more!!

  • Awesome CD
    author: Patrick Harper

    Slackstring Rocks. I first heard these guys on the Collective DVD and was hooked. It's been great riding to these guys.

  • great album!
    author: Jay

    This album is a great album. I really enjoy the chilled sounds of the band!

  • beach town lifestyle in catchy tunes
    author: chris

    i heard them in a local pizzaria and from then on became enfatuated with the best chill music ever and listen to the CD everyday for a break from life.

  • Love it
    author: Micha

    Love this CD. Discovered Slackstring from The Collective DVD like everyone else. Now I drive to work with the CD playing, which reminds me that Summer is not too far away, and work is actually not that bad.

  • Great laid back music with a message!
    author: Jason Keeton

    Heard their music on the Collective DVD, bought the Collective CD Soundtrack, thought Slackstring had the best music on the soundtrack, so I bought the Slackstring CD. It's a great CD! I'll be looking for Slackstring CD's in the future.

  • best in a LONG while

    Picked up this CD after watching the Collective. So laid back, and fun and full of good feelings. You can't help but smile listening to this. So good that I ordered a second copy after someone liked mine enough to steal it!

  • kicks ass!
    author: surly

    i love this cd. its just what i need at anytime of day. happy, mellow but up tempo. thanks Collective for introducing me to a fantastic band! when's the next cd coming out?

  • Collective...Slackstring...Awesome
    author: Jay

    I first heard Slackstring on the Collective (big mtbiker), and then got a copy off a friend of mine. A perfect sountrack to a nice summer day!

  • We all like it
    author: Rob

    This is great music for driving around town. It keeps me cool and makes me feel good. The songs have a nice varied style. I can't help but think back to the days when I'd sit out on the porch with my buddies and strum a little guitar.

  • Awesome
    author: G

    Heard them on The Collective. Bought the CD. And it's as good I hoped it would be. Cheers guys.

  • AWESOME!!!
    author: Travis R

    I heard Slackstring The Collective Video a Banff Film Festival Award Winner... Slackstring is really awesome listening... I take it everywhere... Also CDbaby.com is just as AWESOME!! Quick, easy, and funny email confirmations.

  • easy listening
    author: nancy

    Really enjoyed listening to the CD, after hearing Slackstring on The Collective- a Banff Film Festival Award Winner... when's the next CD coming out???

  • Great tunes for all kind of settings. Thanks to Collective!
    author: Stephanie

    This music is great - awesome for jogging or relaxing. First heard them on The Collective. We need to get them to come to Canada! Great Tunes, well worth the download!

  • Excellent CD shipping
    author: Michael

    Shipping was extremely quick!!

  • Great CD
    author: Meg

    I first heard of Slackstring through The Collective and love them both. Slackstring is perfect for just chilling out, biking, running, or whatever. Great CD. When is the soundtrack for The Collective coming out?

  • Blissed out beats
    author: ben

    wow what an amazing cd, definetly worth the search, thanks to the collective,

  • Perfect After Surf Music
    author: Jeff

    The Slackstring CD is perfect for the after-surf feeling. They are the 2005 sound-track for anyone who loves Jack Johnson, the Doors and Bob Marley.

  • author: shredtastic

    Like many other people i first heard their music from the collective, this is brilliant music, which is perfect for after a long day of riding, keep up the good work boys

  • Thanks to the Collective
    author: Bondy

    Thanks to the makers of the Collective and the members of the band, I found my after riding music i've been searching for. Just hope to get a chance to see them live soon. Great album!

  • Chillin like a villin...
    author: J

    This CD is just as everyone says, CHILLIN. I suggest you definitely buy the CD and support this small band so they can come out with more great songs!

  • great album
    author: Guilherme Biker

    I´m a mountain biker,and like many others I first heard Slackstring in the Collective film.It worth the search.

  • good chilled album
    author: Andy Matthews

    got this after watching "The Collective".. good CD a bit different to what I normally buy but well worth it. Good tunes and very chilled, perfect to relax and think oif long summer days riding trails in France :-)

  • Top music!
    author: Crash Test Dummy

    Ok I am like most other posters here who only discovered Slackstring after watching mountain bike movie "The Collective". Nontheless it was worth the trouble in finding a copy of the CD. I've even got the track "Sunday Jen"! Thanks Slackstring for great music and CDBaby for sourcing it for me and sending it all the way to Australia in 7 days! Guys please do tour down under - you'll be a hit!

  • Chillen'
    author: Skinny

    There is no question of the fact that this album should be in any music fans collection. What a great album that you can do just about anything to. Absolutly Chillen' !!!

  • Cool, laid back tunes
    author: Jen

    The CD is great! I looked for it after hearing the tunes on "the collective". I'm looking for "Sunday Jen"...anyone? I'd like to hear some more and maybe learn more about the history of Slack String.

  • yaa collective
    author: shibbbity

    yeahhh ok, im definately not the only one that loved the tracks on the collective, the stuff on this cd is great

  • Where's Sunday Jen ?
    author: Glenn

    Really killer music. Where can I find the song "Sunday Jen" that I heard on the Collective. If anyone knows e-mail me and let me in on it. Thanks, glennhaskins@ev1.net

  • author: Ride on..

    just like every one else i first heard them on the collective but i cant seem to find there song "Sunday Jen" is it even a track on a cd if some one can help me email me Disorter_3@hotmail.com

  • heard it on collective
    author: the trooper

    this band is super chill something u can make love too, or just chill, heard it on the collective and wanted to know more so bought the cd totally dank a must have for all those emo kids

  • author: Frankie Flow

    Heard these Guys on "The Collective", great, chill Band!

  • Great CD!
    author: Ryan

    I heard a few tracks on the Collective soundtrack and really liked it. It was hard to find the alblum but definitely worth the search!

  • Great music to chill to
    author: Andy Wray

    I bought this after first hearing of the band from "the collective". It's a great collection of songs to kick back and relax to, probably on a Summer's evening. As it's December in England right now, I'll need to wait some time for that! I would definitely buy another album fromthis band.

  • Great summer tunes
    author: Ben

    I bought this CD after hearing a few of Slackstrings songs from the mountain biking movie "The Collective" and downloading a few from Slackstrings website. This is a fantastic summer CD, full of nice mellow tunes, great for kicking back and relaxing to on a nice summer evening. Highly recommended!

  • Cracking laid back tunes
    author: Chris Cook

    Brilliant cd, heard snippets of some of the tunes on "the collective" and the full tunes are even better. Would certainly buy any future releases and guys when are you coming to the UK?. Top music.

  • Laidback music to cruise to
    author: Aaron

    I first heard Slackstring on the mountain bike video "The Collective." This cd is similar to the music on that video, but more diverse. Some tracks like "Liquid Lost" and "Wednesday Morning" are greats and maintain the feel of the video; while songs like "Trouble Tambourine" and "Glass Bead Game" serve to mix it up. Definitely a cd worth owning.

  • Warm...Layed-back...great listening...mellow...clear...fluid
    author: Krystina

    The music sends you on a relaxing,guitar strumming journey with great rhythm and clear fluid motion. The music is care-free and warm sounding....the kind you can listen to over and over again.

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