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I’ve only been down east once in my lifetime; a family trip to a summer cottage on Prince Edward Island. I relish the chance to return because, except maybe in the winter, the east coast of Canada is a rather beautiful place. No matter where you go (okay, Moncton kinda sucks) it’s the type of pastoral setting Wordsworth would write about if he weren’t dead and people still actually liked topographical poetry. Sure I was only there once, and I only went through New Brunswick and P.E.I. (and okay I am biased about Moncton because of a hotel debacle during my trip, I’m sure it’s charming in its own right), missing out on Newfoundland and Nova Scotia, but I know its beautiful. I know because David Francey tells me so. Lemming you say! But it’s true, just listen to the a capella ode to the Gulf of the St. Lawrence, “Banks of the Seaway” for proof. As an east coast folk artist Francey certainly knows his way around a guitar and a lovely melody, but its his expression of the lifestyle of the area that is really brilliant. That’s what is most attractive about this, or any folk artistry; its ability to put forth a narrative to the listener that comforts. Whether in the prairies, or hell, Iceland, there is a comforting aspect to the music, something that grounds it in a humanity that bridges a gap of locality. Because you may not associate with open fields and rocky coastlines, but you understand the human pain of fallen loved ones, as with “Flowers of Saskatchewan”, a tribute to war heroes. Its stripped down acoustics; using generally traditional instrumentation throughout the album to augment Francey’s unique, heavily accented vocals, help maintain an earnestness even at times of heavy lyrical sentimentality. Far End of Summer is a warm record; unassuming at times, but to be anything else would to be missing the point entirely. This is a simple record of beautiful melodies and stirring harmonies.
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Album Rating: 3.5
here ya go, something short and off the cuff because you guys probs won't read it anyways.
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not reading this.
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GOOD
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You're actually right first time - Moncton does suck. Did you know they hosted the World Junior Athletics Meet recently? (of all the places in the world lol)
Good review; again, have to say I learned lots from it. Pos.
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What a gay review, my thumb covers this
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I know who do I think I am? Sobhi?
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review is actually good though, pos'd
also, i one day want to write a review this short. i can never bring myself to make it that simple.
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Can I second Sowing's desire?
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Yeah, this is a great review though. It's soooooo little. Pos'd.
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"It's soooooo little"
-Gyromania, 10-16-10
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Great review. Pos'd.
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I mean, I'm not usually one to be exactly pithy. But I wrote this in 10 minutes so...
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Really? You wrote this much in just 10 minutes?
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I'm with Sowing too long. Shorten it idiot.
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Good review, especially for a first.
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thanks I just joined this site
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oh look at this cute little review I'm not going to read because: 1. Keelan & 2. Canada.
also pos.
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Good review, especially for a first.
Hahaha
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Yetiiiiiii.... I think the problem is Bigfoot is blurry. And that's extra frightening to me. There's a big out-of-focus monster roaming the countryside.
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dude you should see him at family dinners.
and rip mitch :'(
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