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It's easy to pass off Great Big Sea as a folk-rock band upon first listen. But dig a bit deeper, and you discover that there is more than meets the eye (or more fittingly, the ear) to this Canadian outfit, especially on their 2010 release Safe Upon the Shore. Their ninth full-length studio effort overall continues to touch upon the rootsy style/approach the group is primarily known for, but Great Big Sea is one of the few modern-day bands that also manages to incorporate New Orleans brass ("Don't Wanna Go Home"), sweeping vocal harmonies ("Long Life"), and even Celtic sounds ("Over the Hills") into their trademark style. The end result is a true sound from the heartland, which somehow doesn't come off dated at all -- thanks in part to an unmistakably modern production by Los Lobos' Steve Berlin. Also detected throughout are a vibrancy and energy that are simply intoxicating -- creating a downright jolly-good feel/party atmosphere, especially on such tracks as "Hit the Ground and Run" and "Wandering Ways." And there are even a few tranquil moments, such as "Yankee Sailor" and "Follow Me Back," as well as a reading of the traditional tune "Gallows Pole" (which rock fans will be familiar with due to Led Zeppelin's version back on Led Zeppelin III). As evidenced throughout Safe Upon the Shore, "roots rock" does not always have to focus around vintage electric guitars and cowboy hats -- Great Big Sea has created a pure "heartland sound" all its own.
© Greg Prato /TiVo
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Sean McCann, Writer - Great Big Sea, MainArtist - Joel Plaskett, Writer - Greg Calbi, Masterer - Mike Napolitano, Engineer - Jeen O'Brien, Writer - George Ortolano, AssistantEngineer
© 2010 Great Big Sea 1995 Ltd ℗ 2010 Great Big Sea 1995 Ltd
Sean McCann, Composer - Great Big Sea, MainArtist - Alan Doyle, Composer - Steve Berlin, Producer - Mike Napolitano, Engineer - Mark Makoway, Mixer - Greg Calbi @ Sterling Sound, Masterer
© 2010 Great Big Sea 1995 Ltd ℗ 2010 Great Big Sea 1995 Ltd
Great Big Sea, MainArtist - Alan Doyle, Writer, AdditionalEngineer - Bob Hallett, Writer - Joel Plaskett, Writer - Greg Calbi, Masterer - Steve Berlin, Producer - Mike Napolitano, Engineer - Paul Lamb, Writer - George Ortolano, Mixer
© 2010 Great Big Sea 1995 Ltd ℗ 2010 Great Big Sea 1995 Ltd
Sean McCann, Writer - Great Big Sea, MainArtist - Alan Doyle, Producer, Mixer, Engineer - Greg Calbi, Masterer - Steve Berlin, Additional Production & Engineering by - Mike Napolitano, Additional Production & Engineering by - Paul Lamb, Writer
© 2010 Great Big Sea 1995 Ltd ℗ 2010 Great Big Sea 1995 Ltd
Randy Bachman, Writer - Great Big Sea, MainArtist - Alan Doyle, Writer - Greg Calbi, Masterer - Steve Berlin, Producer - Mike Napolitano, Engineer & Mixer - George Ortolano, Assistant Mix Engineer
© 2010 Great Big Sea 1995 Ltd ℗ 2010 Great Big Sea 1995 Ltd
Great Big Sea, MainArtist - Bob Hallett, Writer - Greg Calbi, Masterer - Steve Berlin, Producer - Mike Napolitano, Engineer & Mixer - George Ortolano, Additional Mixer
© 2010 Great Big Sea 1995 Ltd ℗ 2010 Great Big Sea 1995 Ltd
Great Big Sea, MainArtist - Alan Doyle, Producer, Writer - Greg Calbi, Masterer - Eric Ratz, Mixer - Steve Berlin, Producer - Mike Napolitano, Engineer - Darren Van Niekerk, Engineer - Russell Crowe, Writer - Chris Snow, Assistant Mix Engineer
© 2010 Great Big Sea 1995 Ltd ℗ 2010 Great Big Sea 1995 Ltd
Sean McCann, Writer - Great Big Sea, MainArtist - Greg Calbi, Masterer - Steve Berlin, Producer - Mike Napolitano, Engineer & Mixer - George Ortolano, Additional Mixer - Murray Foster, Writer
© 2010 Great Big Sea 1995 Ltd ℗ 2010 Great Big Sea 1995 Ltd
Great Big Sea, Producer, MainArtist - Ray Davies, Writer - Greg Calbi, Masterer - Eric Ratz, Mixer - Chris Snow, Assistant Mix Engineer
© 2010 Great Big Sea 1995 Ltd ℗ 2010 Great Big Sea 1995 Ltd
Sean McCann, Writer - Great Big Sea, Producer, MainArtist - Greg Calbi, Masterer - Eric Ratz, Mixer - Chris Snow, Assistant Mix Engineer - Dr. Greg Browne, Writer
© 2010 Great Big Sea 1995 Ltd ℗ 2010 Great Big Sea 1995 Ltd
Great Big Sea, MainArtist - Alan Doyle, Engineer - Bob Hallett, Writer - Greg Calbi, Masterer - Mike Napolitano, Mixer - Jeen O'Brien, Writer - Jeremy Fisher, Writer - Spencer Crewe, AdditionalEngineer - George Ortolano, Assistant Mix Engineer
© 2010 Great Big Sea 1995 Ltd ℗ 2010 Great Big Sea 1995 Ltd
Great Big Sea, MainArtist - Alan Doyle, Producer, Engineer, Writer - Joel Plaskett, Writer - Greg Calbi, Masterer - Kyle Lamy, Engineer - Paul Lamb, Writer - Spencer Crewe, Mixer
© 2010 Great Big Sea 1995 Ltd ℗ 2010 Great Big Sea 1995 Ltd
Great Big Sea, Producer, MainArtist - Traditional, Writer - Greg Calbi, Masterer - Eric Ratz, Mixer - Mark Neary, Engineer - Chris Snow, Assistant Mix Engineer - Spencer Crewe, Engineer
© 2010 Great Big Sea 1995 Ltd ℗ 2010 Great Big Sea 1995 Ltd
Great Big Sea, MainArtist - Alan Doyle, Writer - Greg Calbi, Masterer - Steve Berlin, Producer - Mike Napolitano, Engineer & Mixer - George Ortolano, Additional Mixer
© 2010 Great Big Sea 1995 Ltd ℗ 2010 Great Big Sea 1995 Ltd
Album review
It's easy to pass off Great Big Sea as a folk-rock band upon first listen. But dig a bit deeper, and you discover that there is more than meets the eye (or more fittingly, the ear) to this Canadian outfit, especially on their 2010 release Safe Upon the Shore. Their ninth full-length studio effort overall continues to touch upon the rootsy style/approach the group is primarily known for, but Great Big Sea is one of the few modern-day bands that also manages to incorporate New Orleans brass ("Don't Wanna Go Home"), sweeping vocal harmonies ("Long Life"), and even Celtic sounds ("Over the Hills") into their trademark style. The end result is a true sound from the heartland, which somehow doesn't come off dated at all -- thanks in part to an unmistakably modern production by Los Lobos' Steve Berlin. Also detected throughout are a vibrancy and energy that are simply intoxicating -- creating a downright jolly-good feel/party atmosphere, especially on such tracks as "Hit the Ground and Run" and "Wandering Ways." And there are even a few tranquil moments, such as "Yankee Sailor" and "Follow Me Back," as well as a reading of the traditional tune "Gallows Pole" (which rock fans will be familiar with due to Led Zeppelin's version back on Led Zeppelin III). As evidenced throughout Safe Upon the Shore, "roots rock" does not always have to focus around vintage electric guitars and cowboy hats -- Great Big Sea has created a pure "heartland sound" all its own.
© Greg Prato /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 14 track(s)
- Total length: 00:45:28
- Main artists: Great Big Sea
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: Warner Music Canada
- Genre: Pop/Rock Pop
© 2010 Great Big Sea 1995 Ltd ℗ 2010 Great Big Sea 1995 Ltd
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