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Any fans of Over the Rhine?

It’s a rare day when I encounter a band/musician I’ve never heard that inspires me to buy a CD. I spend plenty of time listening to unfamiliar music but it just doesn’t happen very often that I encounter anything that really grabs me.

I stumbled onto OTR on Spotify via the "Fans Also Like" feature. I don’t even recall who I’d been listening to before them. 

I find Karin Bergquist’s voice, Lindford Detweiler’s piano playing and the songwriting equally compelling. Not sure what to call this music -- somewhere between Americana and sophisticated Pop, perhaps. I read they are Christian and there are definitely some Christian themes but it’s not preachy in any way. It’s spiritual/universal rather than religious/dogmatic, for those who relate to the distinction.

Just wondering if any (other) forum members are fans. . . 

A taste;

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ry8Svaj9owI&list=RDRy8Svaj9owI&start_radio=1

stuartk
stuartk OP
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@slaw 

Yes; along with many others! 

stuartk OP
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@mitchagain 

I've changed my mind! With further listening, Films for Radio has managed to get under my skin. The production/arrangements/instrumentation are pretty inconsistent with my usual listening fare but the songs and vocals render these factors unimportant...

mitchagain
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@stuartk 

I'm not surprised, because the hypnotic quality of that particular album makes it the most unique one in their discography. Sometimes albums take a few listens before they get under your skin; so, kudos for remaining open-minded! 

 

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slaw
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Haven't heard Films For Radio. I did listen to my last lp by them though. "love and revelation"....SQ is nice, but out of the three I own, this is my least favorite.

 

stuartk OP
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@slaw 

So far my favorite is Drunkard’s Prayer, followed by Ohio and Films for Radio, but there remain many I’ve yet to listen to. I tried Innocence Mission but found the female vocalist unengaging. 

@mitchagain 

yes

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