FFH – Wide Open Spaces
Posted: August 7th, 2010 | Author: Mike Mahoney | Filed under: FFH | Tags: alastair vance, Cd review, FFH, klampert, mike mahoney, the joint review | 1 Comment »
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| KLAMPERT: FFH…A classic group that has been around for a long time. Then there were a few years where we heard nothing from them. This new CD gives us a bit of the old FFH sound but with a modern twist. I found myself more drawn to the guys voice rather than the girls. As a matter of fact that might be my issue with the title track “wide open spaces”
I really Like “undone” and “hold on to me”. “i don’t care” has a great funky feel that sounds very similar to PFR. In the end I think they have a few really great songs on here, but the back half of the CD sorta falls off for me. I don’t think there is consistent quality of songs from beginning to end. The back end feels very retro…as in before 1980. Normally I like that but it just doesn’t work for FFH. |
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| MAHONEY: I was pretty excited to hear we were reviewing an FFH album. These guys have been doing cutting-edge music for a while, and I was looking forward to this.
It’s a mixed bag, unfortunately. I’d love to say every song was a hit out of the park, but the songs that are good are really good. The album grabs you right away with the opening tune, “Undone.” Very nice song, really singable. ”Hold On To Me” is another great song- I really love the harmonies and the blending of the instruments. There’s a nice 70′s easy-rock vibe to a lot of the songs. |
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| VANCE: I used to love FFH way back when. I had one of their first albums, I Want To Be Like You. I wasn’t quite sure what to expect when I popped in my earbuds. I was surprised. This album was off to a great start. First of all, the first song, “Undone”, is their current single and is playing on K-Love. Niiice. Then came “Hold On To Me”… niice.
I got a wee bit worried when I didn’t quite dig the next track, “Wide Open Spaces” which happens to be their title track. However, my worry went away when “What It Feels Like” starting playing. Easily my favourite song on this album. I’d love to end on a good note, but the rest of the album went a little downhill for me. I don’t think it stands up to the first few songs on here, but maybe that’s just because they are so good? |
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| BOTTOM LINE | |
KLAMPERT: A pretty Good CD. First few songs minus title track make purchasing this CD worth it. Rating:    |
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| MAHONEY: SP. FFH rarely plays by the rules, and this album is no exception. Some really, really good songs here. Rating: |
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| VANCE: FFH fans may love this – but for everyone else there is still some cracking songs on here that you need to hear. Rating: |
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| SONGS FOR CHURCH | |
| KLAMPERT:
I would not use any of the songs here for church |
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| MAHONEY:
No “church service” songs here |
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| VANCE:
I did not find any songs on here that I would use in church. |
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The Joint gives FFH: Wide Open Spaces Overall Rating:
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