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Come on Now Social
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Binding: Audio CD
EAN: 0074646991428
Label: Sony
Manufacturer: Sony
Number Of Discs: 1
Publisher: Sony
Release Date: September 28, 1999
Studio: Sony
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Editorial Review:
Gentle Birkenstock-shod Lilith Fair fans who casually drop this disc into their CD player may be shocked by the raw power of the opening track, "Go," a punkish, guitar-driven call to action that once and for all blows away the notion that the Indigos can't rock. Recorded with London ensemble Ghostland (Sinead O'Connor's backing band on her 1998 Lilith dates), Come On Now Social doesn't abandon the Georgia duo's familiar folkish sound, but expands it to include soul ("Peace Tonight"), funked-up mountain music ("Ozilline"), full-on rock ("Compromise"), and blistering Steve Earle-style country ("Faye Tucker"). Guest artists abound, including Sheryl Crow, Luscious Jackson's Kate Schellenbach, Me'Shell Ndegeocello, Joan Osborne, the Band's Rick Danko and Garth Hudson, and Natacha Atlas, but they don't overshadow Emily Saliers and Amy Ray, who are at the top of their game here. --Daniel Durchholz
Customer Reviews
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Rating:  - Skillful Conversation
Ever since their self-titled debut in 1989, the Indigo Girls provided a refreshing acoustical folk-rock sound when folk rock had nearly been proclaimed dead and buried. With a crystal clear sound aided by fellow R.E.M. producer, Scott Litt, the Indigo Girls gave mesmerizing admonitions in life about faith and love. Besides resounding vocally with Emily Saliers' sweetness and Amy Ray's gritty earthiness, both women have been talented songwriter-musicians since their inception.
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Rating: - Great album, long overdue...
The Indigo Girls had plenty of talent and plenty to say as demonstrated on every album prior to this one. For better or worse it was channeled into a predictable form that left few guessing what the next album would sound like... and then along comes Come On Now Social. Full of new life, the girls kicked out an extraordinary album that outshone all but perhaps their self titled album and Nomads Indians Saints. Its strength is its variety. Amy and Emily explore new musical textures that give their ... Read More
Rating: - Amazing
Come on Now Social was a daring departure from previous Indigo Girl efforts. And its amazingly successfull too! There are several tracks which are the traditional folksy-harmony songs that so beautifully team up Emily's and Amy's voices, but some of the songs are highly energetic and blistering rock tracks.
The lyrics are very emotional and powerful, carrying a personal and message that is unabashedly politically charged and always make me pull myself back from just enjoying the music and ... Read More
Rating: - This Remains Their Best CD to Date (2006)
Come On Now Social (CONS) remains the best collection of songs the Indigo Girls have released in 20 years of recording. While their recent releases (through 2006) have been good, they have not captured the spirit and life energy present in CONS. Amy and Emily took a big risk in the production of CONS and it paid-off; clearly the sum is greater than the parts. This is one of the few CDs that I can play from start to finish everytime. Each song is engaging and thought provoking; while melodic and truly ... Read More
Rating:  - Keepin' on
Man, there are a few incredibly gorgeous tunes on this recording. A previous reviewer asked where the harmonies went.
Anyone who can't hear harmonies busting out all over must be on crack. I've been a fan since '86 and tired of some of their two acoustic guitars attack. I like things mixed up and this album provides it... nice production as well. Definitely one of my faves they've done.
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