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Other Ways of Speaking | 
| Artists: Russell Crowe, 30 Odd Foot Of Grunts
Label: Artemis Records
Category: Music
Buy New: $29.96
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Rating:  40 reviews
Sales Rank: 122833
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 5 x 0.5
UPC: 699675115920
EAN: 0069967511592
ASIN: B00008BNTD
Release Date: April 8, 2003
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Tracks:
| • | The Same Person | | • | Painted Veil | | • | Never Be Alone Again | | • | Mission Beat | | • | What's Her Name? | | • | Inside Her Eyes | | • | Other Ways Of Speaking | | • | Full Length Of The River | | • | Afraid | | • | All The White Circles | | • | Unfaithful Man | | • | Charlie's Song | | • | Swallow My Gift | | • | Folsom Prison Blues (Hidden Track) |
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Amazon.com
There's a temptation to judge 30 Odd Foot Grunts harshly, given that Russell Crowe's talent as a singer falls far short of his acumen as an actor. But that isn't entirely fair. Veering somewhere between David Bowie and Chris Isaak, Crowe's rough but nuanced voice provides a perfectly good vehicle for these vignettes of dashed love and struggle. Erring a bit on the wordy side, with choruses that ramble, the songs are rescued by solid and often adventurous musicianship. Often a nasty snarling guitar asserts its splendidly ugly head, reminding one of nothing so much as the menace of vintage ZZ Top. The oddly named ensemble is best served by more raucous numbers in which the players sound like early '80s pub rockers on a loon. Unselfconsciously retro, the band is full of attitude and sass, but that all dissipates on maudlin songs like the self-absorbed "Unfaithful Man" and the wooden and cliched "Full Length of the River." Chrissie Hynde adds some class when she duets with Crowe on the conflicted love song, "Never Be Alone Again." --Jaan Uhelszki
Album Description
2003 release, featuring Russell Crowe, contains 15 tracks including a duet with Chrissie Hynde and a cover of 'Folsom Prison Blues'. Artemis Records.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 35 more reviews...
 Thanks TOFOG, OWOS is divine! April 13, 2003
True Blue TOFOG Fan (SoWest USA)
13 out of 15 found this review helpful
I've been a TOFOG fans for a few years, have all the previous CDs. True, I found TOFOG through being a Russell Crowe fan, but that does not negate how entertaining this band is. OWOS is a definite departure for them, but plainly maps their growth from raucous raw pub band (Gaslight), to a more commercial but still rockin' folk rock band (Bastard Life or Clarity) to OWOS, a CD that can compete with many more well-known groups out there today. OWOS has superior production with wonderfully fluid and lyrical arrangements. There is a terrific mix of full on rocking dance around the room songs as well as a few ballads which will leave you wanting more of this velvet-yet-growly-voiced singer. Stand outs for me include "Painted Veil", "Full Length of the River" and "Afraid". Dare I say I truly enjoy TOFOG's interpretation of "Folsom Prison Blues" even more than the Man in Black's own version.
Russell Crowe or Rock Fans Only (It is not pop!) April 11, 2003
E. PAU (Vancouver, British Columbia Canada)
11 out of 13 found this review helpful
Okay, I initially really wanted to give 3 stars only, but then I had to change my mind because even though the album is not a pleasant surprise, it really is not bad at all. The album is a great one for summer. The country-rock tunes give listeners a Texas slash Tasmania (Australia) feel. Quite a few of the songs have some rather unexpected usage of horns and strings, which kisses the songs with a limey-fresh feel. I could almost "see" the desert and cowboy hats appearing in front of me. (and a glass of lemonade with a lot of vodka) Russell Crowe's solo vocal is really nothing compared to his acting in say "The Insider" or "The Beautiful Mind". But his singing ability is still honestly quite above average - cowboy with a touch of soul. (Very Alabama!) People who adore Crowe, especially those who are in love in him should definitely get this album. The songs are not commercial at all, nothing sickeningly "formula"; the ryhmes are very intimate. Like the ones you will hear in a old yet populated pub in the suburban. Careful listeners should realize there is a lot of effort put into the rhymes and arrangements; the songs are never repetitive and dull. For hard rock fans: Yes, there are a couple more "hard" rock tunes that you can swing your head along to, like #10. Overall, I would say it is a good album to purchase if you like rock, alternative rock, or if you are a fan of Crowe. Do not expect a "pop" firework, this album is not that.
If you can't see them live, hear this April 15, 2003
Tressa L. Breen (Gardner, MA USA)
7 out of 8 found this review helpful
Having listened to all the works of this group, it is wonderful to hear continued growth in freshness and originality. The previously released songs/"concert staples" have been reworked: new harmonies, new instruments, new life. The brand new tracks are exploration into rock 'n' roll and heart 'n' soul. This self professed "pub band" with it's "whiskey and cigarettes" voiced frontman (what's his name?) have never sounded better. Also recommended: Bastard Life Or Clarity (cd) Gaslight (cd) What's Her Name? (cd) The Photograph Kills (cd) Texas (dvd/vhs) Nothing In Moderation (cd) Sampler One (cd) Ether & Great Ocean Road (cd) White Monkey (cd)
Crowe and his mates, bringin it again!!! April 9, 2003
Alison Kay Simpson (La Plata, Maryland United States)
7 out of 8 found this review helpful
These are wonderfully written songs, that crowe sings with passion. The ballads seem very heartfelt, and the Rockers such as "What's her name" and the live version of "Folsom Prison Blues" CRANK....Loved the duet with Chrissy Hynde, "Never be alone again", their voices blend together gently but with urgency. The horns, violins and Harmonica are an added bonus to the arrangements...Thank you Mr. Crowe, Stewart,the two Daves, Garth and Dean, You guys Rock....A++++++
Others Ways of Listening April 10, 2003
Derek Ginn (Atlanta, GA)
9 out of 11 found this review helpful
I was well impressed with this album. It's got a wide variety of songs, styles, and great lyrics. Of course some songs are better than others, but I've only just begun enjoying this CD. It's one of those rare finds that you can put in, listen to in it's entirety, and simply enjoy. Nothing on this CD bugged the hell out of me. I rather enjoy it!
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