Songs In a Northern Key
Varnaline
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Still Dream | Varnaline | 2:35 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Song | Varnaline | 3:49 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Indian Summer Takedown | Varnaline | 3:37 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Blackbird Fields | Varnaline | 4:03 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Blue Flowers On the Highway | Varnaline | 3:14 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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The Drunkard's Wish | Varnaline | 0:49 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Difference | Varnaline | 4:12 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Anything from Now | Varnaline | 4:02 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Down the Street | Varnaline | 4:06 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Green Eyed Stars | Varnaline | 4:20 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Sister and the Chrome Waves | Varnaline | 0:40 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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I Don't Want | Varnaline | 3:33 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Let It All Come Down | Varnaline | 4:01 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Broken Song | Varnaline | 3:32 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Murder Crow | Varnaline | 2:52 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| Total: 15 Songs |
Album Review
Essentially the alter ego of frontman Anders Parker, Varnaline released three relatively well-respected albums on Zero Hour before the indie label went under. Fortunately, they were rescued from the ashes by longtime fan Steve Earle, who released this album on his label and co-mixed it with Twangtrust partner Ray Kennedy. Musically, the album is more of the same indie rock/alt-country blend, veering from the pastoral acoustic balladry of "Still Dream" to the dissonant noise of "Song" as if it were the most natural contrast in the world. Though Parker plays most of the instruments himself, contributions from Jud Ehrbar (drums, synths, vocals), Dean Jones (trombone, piano, vibes), and Anders' brother, John Parker (bass, pump organ), add some intriguing new dimensions to the Varnaline sound. But while Songs in a Northern Key achieves occasional moments of brilliance (see: "I Don't Want" and "Murder Crow"), it ultimately falls just short of being the classic album that one senses Anders Parker may have in him.
Customer Reviews
Off-Radar band that deserves a great deal of attention
Try "Difference" or "Green Eyed Stars" for starters... Amazing talent.
Still as great as the day it came out
Every time I put on this album, I cannot believe that Anders Parker wasn't a bigger thing among alt-country fans. Great from beginning to end, music that is still relevant. Looking forward to the Woody Guthrie tribute he is doing with Jay Farrar and Yim Yames.
Biography
Formed: NY
Genre: Singer/Songwriter
Years Active: '90s
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In Your Orbit | A Shot and a Beer | 3:51 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Northern Lights | Sweet Life | 3:46 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Don't Come Home | A Shot and a Beer | 3:58 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Only One | A Shot and a Beer | 2:27 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Hear the Birds Cry | A Shot and a Beer | 3:57 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Judges Seventeen | A Shot and a Beer | 2:21 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Sweet Life | Sweet Life | 9:25 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Bardust | A Shot and a Beer | 2:48 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Little Pills | Man of Sin | 3:47 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Want You | Man of Sin | 3:11 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
- $9.99
- Genres: Rock, Music, Singer/Songwriter, Adult Alternative, Alternative, Indie Rock
- Released: Feb 01, 2001
- ℗ 2001 Sheridan Square Records
