Falling Stars and Broken Hearts

by Fred Eaglesmith

Overview

After a few brilliant early records, Eaglesmith decided to more or less coast on the formula he had perfected with Lipstick, Lies, and Gasoline. 50 Odd Dollars showed, however, that the trailer-trash shtick had already worn thin, which makes the improved Falling Stars and Broken Hearts all the more welcome. Wisely, Eaglesmith has chosen to alter his sound a bit, and although it takes awhile for the album to pick up, the loping country ballad "Ordinary Guy" touches off a string of winners that include the retro-rocker "Cumberland County," the atmospheric "Soft on the Shoulder," and "Cold War." In general, the country elements of this album are more traditional than Eaglesmith's past efforts, and while the substance may not be new, the fresh surroundings give a second chance to some of his more tired obsessions. ~ Jim Smith

Product Details

Release Date:	05/21/2002
Label:	Aml / Linus Entertainment
UPC:	0620673150729
Rank:	161110

Tracks

1. I Ain't Ever Givin' In
2. Pretty Girl
3. Indian Motorcycles
4. Sugarcane
5. Ordinary Guy
6. Cumberland Country
7. Rev It Up
8. Soft on My Shoulder
9. Dancin' on the Bar
10. I Wanna Buy Your Truck
11. Cold War
12. Your Sister Cried

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Fred Eaglesmith   Primary Artist,Vocals,Organ,Guitar (Acoustic)
Maeghan Clark   Vocals
Craig Bignell   Banjo,Drums,Vocals,Percussion
Willie P. Bennett   Harmonica,Vocals,Mandolin
Dan Walsh   Dobro,Guitar (Acoustic),Guitar (Electric),Guitar (Electric Baritone)

Technical Credits

Fred Eaglesmith   Composer
Lynn Miles   Composer
Ken Friesen   Mastering,Mixing
Suzie Ungerleider   Photography