Charlie Parr
Criminals And Sinners

A Norman Records recommendation (14th December 2006)

This record left our Clint feeling ecstatic.

Here is the new album by Charlie Parr on Misplaced Music called Criminals And Sinners. This is a wonderful lo-fidelity folk blues hybrid which sounds as old as the hills but at the same time somehow sounds amazingly modern. Sometimes it stomps playfully, often it reduces the listener to a quivering, weeping wreck. Comparisons can be made to  the Harry Smith Anthology of American Folk Music, John  Fahey, Robert Johnson, Nick Drake and early Bob Dylan. Lovely heartfelt music to see you through the dark months - bargainly priced too.

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What their label says...

What's the point in running a label if you can't indulge yourself once in a while with something you really love? Charlie Parr's music has been living in our stereo and we firmly believe it should be living in yours too. Charlie Parr is from the same Duluth, MN music scene that spawned the likes of Low, Blacked Eyed Snakes, If Thousands and Haley Bonar. His music delves deep into the back roads of American folk music. Even though there's hints of Robert Johnson, Nick Drake and Will Oldham in his playing it's the Harry Smith Anthology of American Folk Music that is the biggest inspiration of this lonely folk music. Recorded live to 2 track and previously issued by Shaky Ray Records of Duluth who describe it on their website as their finest moment. This is music at its most honest, ragged and stripped bare of any frills however the timeless songwriting shines through.

Despite being a full length album, 'Criminals and Sinners' has made it to 21 in the Chain With No Name Singles Charts. Ok, it's not the UK Top 40 but we're still very proud.
Songs

Asa Jones' Blues
Lowdown
Song For Loren B.
Henry Young's Body
I Wonder How Long Til I Can Change My Clothes
Eli Green
Troubled 'Bout My Mother
Annie Melton
Going Up The Countrys

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