The Whole Year Inn
Patrick Storedahl
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The Dumbest Thing I Never Did #73 or #56 | Patrick Storedahl | 3:47 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Astronaut | Patrick Storedahl | 2:57 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Roll Over | Patrick Storedahl | 4:02 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Carpet | Patrick Storedahl | 4:07 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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When You Die | Patrick Storedahl | 5:00 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Molly, Me, and the Man from Tallahassee | Patrick Storedahl | 4:17 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Girlfriend | Patrick Storedahl | 3:00 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Fireplace | Patrick Storedahl | 3:40 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Spoons | Patrick Storedahl | 4:14 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Bucky Diddle's Plaid Slip-On Shoes | Patrick Storedahl | 1:49 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Downtown Doctor Darcy | Patrick Storedahl | 1:02 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Mrs. Chapman's Daughter | Patrick Storedahl | 2:53 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Andy Rattlesnaked a Laggard | Patrick Storedahl | 2:01 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Georgia's Gone to Spain | Patrick Storedahl | 4:53 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Flatfoot Boogie | Patrick Storedahl | 3:20 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Gotta Find a Way Back Home | Patrick Storedahl | 3:30 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Hold Me Now | Patrick Storedahl | 2:27 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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(I Can't) Laugh Like That | Patrick Storedahl | 5:38 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Nothing to Me | Patrick Storedahl | 4:27 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Be There Soon | Patrick Storedahl | 4:20 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Deniably Christ, Kid | Patrick Storedahl | 4:12 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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That's How It Is | Patrick Storedahl | 5:28 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Rocking Chair (Crippled and Broken) | Patrick Storedahl | 3:49 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Maybe Tonight | Patrick Storedahl | 5:15 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Anxiously Mistaken | Patrick Storedahl | 8:49 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| Total: 25 Songs |
Customer Reviews
Catchy melodies that are guaranteed to get the feet tapping
The instrumentation throughout is exceptional, likewise the sound quality. A double album of 25 songs is an ambitious undertaking. To have such a solid sound all the way through is an accomplishment that Storedahl should be proud of. Most of the songs have a country blues vibe, with polished guitars and a clean rhythm section. The vocals are delivered with precision and there is some excellent harmonizing. Much of his material is easy to relate to and easy to listen to. From country western to blues to dashes of jazz and rock, Storedahl’s music is universally pleasing.
Grand, impressive achievement
The overarching sound is one of juiced-up, electrified country rock with abundant 60’s pop influence, but there’s a lot more going on between the cracks. Listeners will find a patchwork of golden age rock and roll influences on The Whole Year Inn, but there’s a modern twist to much of the material that elevates it above mere imitation. In fact, there are many rock touchstones that are alluded to during the course of the album’s 100 minutes, which are split into 4 separate “sides,” as a double LP would have been.
“Bucky Diddle’s Plaid Slip-On Shoes” is quirky mod-rockabilly nirvana, as reminiscent of something that Frank Zappa might do as it is of Buddy Holly or Reverend Horton Heat. The album also includes ornate Beatles-style rock numbers like “Downtown Doctor Darcy,” “Andy Rattlesnaked a Laggard,” and “Mrs. Chapman’s Daughter” that are mashed into a suite reminiscent of Abbey Road’s climactic run of songs. There’s no denying the appeal of the biting George Harrison-style guitar coupled with snazzy horns, rollicking keyboards, and fat drumbeats. Storedahl’s unflinching willingness to emulate the greatest bands of our time ultimately proves to be the biggest factor in the album’s success.
The first disc is so wildly varied as to be nearly impossible to encapsulate into words, yet another whole disc waits. The second half of the album is more grounded in blues and country rock. “Gotta Find a Way Back Home,” brings The Band to mind with loose, easy drumbeats, down-home vocal styles and a touch of great white funk. “Be There Soon” favors a similarly rustic rock vibe with country touches.
As appealing as the music on The Whole Year Inn is, there’s an element of uncertainty and stylistic confusion that shrouds the beauty in mystery, making the experience of listening that much more profound
Top Albums and Songs By Patrick Storedahl
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Sacramento | Ink Block Fingerprint | 8:23 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Hey Al | Ink Block Fingerprint | 4:23 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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When You Die | The Whole Year Inn | 5:00 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Summer's Here | Ink Block Fingerprint | 3:16 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Shakin' | Ink Block Fingerprint | 4:33 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Someday Lonely | Ink Block Fingerprint | 4:20 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Fiend | Ink Block Fingerprint | 4:59 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Yesterday's Shirt | Ink Block Fingerprint | 2:47 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Punk Rock Band | Ink Block Fingerprint | 3:25 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Come (Kurdt) | Ink Block Fingerprint | 4:43 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
