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This newest installment of music from Charles Lyonhart takes the cake with poigant, relentlessly emotional songs performed perfectly. Play The Sad Sad Romance Of The Road Play Any Price For Sleep Play Sweet Release Play Days Gone By Play Samples of the entire album Songs on this album are: 1. New Moon 2. The Sad Sad Romance Of The Road 3. Just Like You 4. The Medicine Man And The Fool 5. Baby Don't Go 6. Down To The Hard Line 7. Any Price For Sleep 8. Sweet Release 9. Days Gone By 10. Gone To Meet His Maker 11. Hands Of Time  | | A more subdued collection of Lyonhart originals with standout selections. A "down-home" album with simpler production focusing on the marrow of the songs. Play Leap Of Faith Play Shades Of Black Shades Of Blue Play Senorita Dance Play Henry's Song Play Samples of the entire album Songs on this album are: 1. When Do We Begin? 2. Leap Of Faith 3. Better Off Alone 4. Sometimes 5. Shades Of Black Shades Of Blue 6. Another Dream Gone Wrong 7. Janey 8. Senorita Dance 9. No Heroes 10. Thinkin' About Myself Again 11. Sweet Compromise 12. Slip Away 13. Henry's Song 14. Tony's Gumbo 15. Long Way Home 16. Leap Of Faith (Reprise) |
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Here's a live recording that shines a slightly different light on the songs - more intimate and to the point. Play Do We Belong? Play Arms Of Sweet Helena Play Matters Of The Heart Play Samples of the entire album Songs on this album are: 1. Senorita Dance 2. Do We Belong? 3. Henry's Song 4. Don't Tell Me How To Feel 5. Crossing The Line 6. Arms Of Sweet Helena 7. Blackbird 8. No Heroes 9. Matters Of The Heart 10. Exception To The Rule 11. Janey 12. Sweet Compromise 13. Shades Of Black Shades Of Blue 14. Motherless Child 15. Love Go Round | | ***A Download Only Release*** Play Another Dream Gone Wrong Play Leap of Faith Play Samples of the entire album Songs on this album are: 1. Another Dream Gone Wrong 2. Jazz Jam 3. Arms Of Sweet Helena / String Sweet La Morte 4. Leap Of Faith 5. Ain't Waitin' Anymore 6. Feel A Whole Lot Better 7. Henry's Song 8. Don't Tell Me How To Feel 9. Senorita Dance 10. Love Go Round 11. Shades Of Black, Shades Of Blue 12. Sometimes 13. Interview From Nova Express 14. No Heroes 15. Tony's Gumbo (Rock Dreams) 16. Long Way Home |
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More about Charles Lyonhart Charles was born in the Bronx where Poe Cottage became a shrine and its late author an inspiration. The 60's brought him in touch with the truths of Lenny Bruce, and most tellingly, the words and music of both the Beat Generation and the Folk Rock movement. In the course of his experiments with music, writing and counterculture living, Lyonhart met icons such as William Burroughs, Allen Ginsberg, Bob Dylan, and Tim Hardin. Making his way through the 70's and 80's sometimes on stage, other times as a writer and music critic for publications like Rolling Stone Magazine, he eventually turned to his true talents in life - a visionary songwriter and seasoned guitarist. In the 90's Charles became a regular at The Tinker Street Cafe in Woodstock, The Bitter End in New York City and various local music festivals. Gaining a loyal regional fan base, the name Lyonhart has quickly become synonymous with emotionally charged ballads delivered with brooding intensity backed with exceptional melodic arrangements. Whether he's playing with his band or solo acoustic, his live performances effortlessly showcase the solid craftsmanship as a truly accomplished artist with poetic blended narratives accompanied by rich acoustic textures and distinguishing vocals. "Lyonhart sings of life and relationships, injustice and irony, desperation and triumph, striving and betrayal, folly and achievement...having a stash of unreleased Lyonhart tunes is like having a private treasure." - Irv Yarg, Woodstock Times. After appearing at the Woodstock 25th Anniversary concert in 1994, he was soon signed to Continuum Records and two of his compositions were chosen for their 1995 compilation "New Music from Woodstock, New York." with over 600,000 copies sold worldwide. In June 1997 his self-released debut album "Leap of Faith" was well received, selling over 7,500 copies through his website and concerts. He garnered critical praise both in the press and by fellow musicians. John Herald titled Charles "one of the best singing songwriters" he's come across in ten years. "Charles Lyonhart is a truly inspiring artist. His melodies both haunt and energize." - Myra Friedman,Author "Buried Alive", Authorized Janis Joplin Biography Recorded mostly live with guitarist Steve Raleigh, his next album "Exception to the Rule" soon followed. Singer/songwriter Richard Shindell recorded Lyonhart's classic "Shades of Black, Shades of Blue", a tribute to the legendary Thomas Jefferson Kaye. Signature Sounds released it in early 2000 as part of a special 4-song EP entitled "Spring". Working closely this past year with long time friends and collaborators, Larry Campbell, Lincoln Schleifer and Denny McDermott, Charles has now put the finishing touches on his latest album, "Down to the Hard Line". From the quietly powerful words of Lyonhart's newly penned "Days Gone By" to the screaming rock and roll rhythms of his insomnia ballad "Any Price For Sleep", this careful artistic blending of various creative layers has yielded the very best of all those involved. The buzz is already out that this will be an extraordinary collection of songs that will put Charles center stage of the alternative folk music world. Visit Charles Lyonhart's website |