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El Camino | Amos Lee | 4:02 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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Windows Are Rolled Down | Amos Lee | 3:57 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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Violin | Amos Lee | 5:18 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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Flower | Amos Lee | 3:41 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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Stay With Me | Amos Lee | 3:13 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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Out of the Cold | Amos Lee | 3:03 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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Jesus | Amos Lee | 3:21 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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Hello Again | Amos Lee | 4:09 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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Learned a Lot | Amos Lee | 4:30 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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Cup of Sorrow | Amos Lee | 3:51 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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Clear Blue Eyes (feat. Lucinda Williams) | Amos Lee | 3:02 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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Behind Me Now | Amos Lee | 4:47 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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El Camino (Reprise) [feat. Willie Nelson] | Amos Lee | 4:14 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
| Total: 13 Songs |
iTunes Review
Employing Calexico’s Joey Burns as producer and using Calexico’s Arizona recording studio brings new sonic textures to tried and true Philly singer-songwriter Amos Lee. Mission Bell is one of his more focused albums and with the careful addition of Lucinda Williams on “Clear Blue Eyes” and Willie Nelson on “Behind Me Now” and “El Camino (Reprise),” Lee has the variation his work calls out for. Not that Lee can’t carry things on his own. The literate desperation of “Stay With Me” and “Out of the Cold” ache with just the right touch of soul-searching that underpins the clear spiritual quest of the tougher street funk of “Jesus” and the chill-inducing “Violin.” As a singer, Lee carries country, folk, blues, gospel and soul all with equal authority. The harmonies support his loner streak with just the right amount of help to get him to the next verse. “Hello Again” graces the lite-FM part of the dial that may help him crossover beyond his dedicated followers.
Customer Reviews
An Evolution of Amos...
Mission Bell, is likely Amos Lee’s most mature, albeit quasi-dark, album to date. Recorded in Calexico’s Arizona-based studio, the production value is high, but the album lacks a genre stamp…you’ll find gospel, folk, soul, rock, and a little indie smattered in. Certainly, the music is more complex, less ‘singer-songwriter’ than previous releases, but the maturity of the sound does not mask the poignancy of Amos’ lyrics; this album reflects the life of a 30-something man, who is now too old to ignore life’s hardships, but at an age where one is forced to deal with tragedy, cope with heartbreak, and come to grips with life’s many adversities. Spirituality is pondered in the lyrics from the dark gospel “Jesus,” the catchy-tuned “Cup of Sorrow,” and the question-riddled track “Violin,” whereas the enigmatic nature of relationships is relived and explored in “Learned a Lot” and “Flower.” Written about a dying friend, “Stay With Me” could be interpreted differently, although a theme of loneliness as it relates to love cannot be ignored. “El Camino” is the standout, though, a beautifully prosed ballad describing a man who has come to a crossroads in life, forced to make a decision that he’s not ready to make, but nonetheless, must do exactly that. The inclusion of tracks with Grammy Award winner Lucinda Williams (“Clear Blue Eyes”) and country music legend Willie Nelson (“El Camino Reprise”) are interesting, but not the focus of this effort; they instead complement an evolved album where Amos is accompanied by new sounds, instrumentals, and vocal backups.
Mission Bell
Wow, the best kept secret in music... This guy has the words music and vocals...JUST 100PERCENT A TRUE TALENT!
A pure and true voice!!
Amos Lee's voice is one of a kind. Just a pure voice with such a honest sound. His voice makes my soul shine and dance with a smile!
Biography
Born: 1977 in Philadelphia, PA
Genre: Singer/Songwriter
Years Active: '00s, '10s
Top Albums and Songs By Amos Lee
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Sweet Pea | Supply and Demand | 2:09 | $0.69 | View In iTunes |
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Windows Are Rolled Down | Mission Bell | 3:57 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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Simple Things | As the Crow Flies - EP | 3:21 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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Arms of a Woman | Amos Lee | 4:11 | $0.69 | View In iTunes |
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Flower | Mission Bell | 3:41 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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Keep It Loose, Keep It Tight | Amos Lee | 3:08 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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Southern Girl | Supply and Demand | 3:21 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Say Goodbye | As the Crow Flies - EP | 2:49 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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Colors | Amos Lee | 2:40 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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Windows Are Rolled Down | Windows Are Rolled Down - Single | 3:57 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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- Genres: Singer/Songwriter, Music, Rock, R&B/Soul, Neo-Soul, Contemporary Singer/Songwriter, Adult Alternative, Pop, Adult Contemporary, Soul
- Released: Jan 21, 2011
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