| Product Summary | | Label: Wea/warner Bros. | | UPC: 00093624792727 | | Release Date: 3/13/2001 | | Buy.com Sku: 60464168 | | Item#: MTF2X3 | | Buy.com Sales Rank: 25079 | Format:  CD |
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Notes & Personnel Info |  | Trick Pony includes: Heidi Newfield (vocals, acoustic guitar, harmonica); Keith Burns (vocals, acoustic guitar); Ira Dean (12-string electric guitar, baritone guitar, acoustic & electric bass, percussion, background vocals). | | Additional personnel includes: Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings (vocals); Michael Spriggs (acoustic guitar); Pat Buchanan, John Jorgenson, Brad Ruthven, Russ Paul (electric guitar); Larry Franklin, Aubrey Haynie, Daniel Blank (fiddle); Jimmy Nichols, John Hobbs, Steve Nathan (keyboards); Shannon Forrest, Kenny Aronoff (drums); Tom Roady, Brian Nelson (percussion). | | Engineers: Bob Campbell-Smith, Jeff Watkins, Daniel Marjorie. | | "Just What I Do" was nominated for the 2003 Grammy Awards for Best Country Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocal. | | Personnel: Michael Spriggs (acoustic guitar); Ira Dean (electric guitar, baritone guitar, percussion); John Jorgenson, Pat Buchanan (electric guitar); Larry Franklin, Aubrey Haynie (fiddle); Heidi Newfield (harmonica); John Hobbs, Steve Nathan, Jimmy Nichols (keyboards); Kenny Aronoff, Shannon Forrest (drums); Tom Roady, Brian Nelson (percussion). | | Audio Mixer: Bob Campbell-Smith. | | Photographer: Robert Ascroft. | | Elvis-style rock meets contemporary country music on Trick Pony's rollicking first single release, "Pour Me," from the band's self-titled debut. The song explodes right out of the starting gate and sets the stage for the rest of the 13-track disc, which is raucous country-rock music. Heidi Newfield, the trio's sassy lead singer, offers a powerhouse of a vocal delivery on Trick Pony, and her sound is reminiscent of Dolly Parton and Bonnie Raitt. Such songs as "Party of One" and "One in a Row," with its calypso-type flavor, offer up good old-fashioned bar fare. Elsewhere, anyone who has ever been broke before will truly appreciate the tongue in cheek "Spent," which genuinely describes the state of only having nickels and dimes as collateral. Johnny Cash and Waylon Jennings guest on the band's redo of Cash's "Big River." And the mid-tempo "Just What I Do," sung by bassist Ira Dean, and "Can't Say That on the Radio," sung by guitarist Keith Burns, have great pop-adult contemporary crossover potential, like many country artists have enjoyed in the early 21st century. While there a few ballads on the album, the most moving is the swaying "Stay in This Moment," which effectively captures the essence of wanting to stop time during a perfect instance shared between lovers. Trick Pony is an ideal listen for those who go to a bar to drink, dance, and forget about their problems. It's also a good pick for people who enjoy music that is real, carefree, sometimes melancholy, as well as rousing. What an impressive first effort by a group that promises to have more shots of whiskey and good songs up their sleeve. ~ Liana Jonas | | Though one of this trio's number sports a cowboy hat, and the group is marketed towards a country audience, Trick Pony's music owes as much to rockabilly and pop-rock as it does to anything coming out of Nashville. Big, twangy guitar riffs abound, as do honky-tonk rhythms that split the difference between vintage Bakersfield and Sun Records. | | And if the Wanda Jackson-influenced vocals of Heidi Newfield aren't enough to convince you of Trick Pony's old-school credentials, the group is joined on their version of Johnny Cash's Sun-era classic "Big River" by none other than Waylon Jennings and the Man in Black himself. That said, this is no retro outfit; there's plenty of modern-sounding country-pop that wouldn't sound out of place on the radio next to Alan Jackson or Travis Tritt. Still, it's Trick Pony's sense of history that helps set them apart from the pack. |
Producer: Chuck Howard |
Musical Guests | | Johnny Cash | | Waylon Jennings |
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| | Technical Info | | Release Date : 03/13/2001 | | Original Release Date : 2001 | | Catalog ID : 47927 | | Label : Warner Bros. Records (Record Label) | | Number of Discs : 1 | | Studio/Live : Studio | | Mono/Stereo : Stereo | | SPAR Code : n/a | | UPC : 00093624792727 |
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| | Professional Reviews | | Entertainment Weekly (4/6/01, p.121)
- "...Humble honky-tonks....you can practically smell the sawdust on this spunky debut..." - Rating: Bh |
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5 of 5 Just an incredible CD Thursday, May 30, 2002
shats from Alberta
Both upbeat and slow tunes, with a good mix of humor, just a great album. Was this review helpful?  
5 of 5 A Must Have Disc Friday, May 24, 2002
RebaWorshiper from Altoona, IA
Every Single Person needs to own the CD from the ACM's 2002 Top New Duo/Group!! This CD is awesome!! Personally "Party of One," "More Like Me," and "Spent" are my favorites that have not been released to radio! I love this CD!!!! Was this review helpful?
5 of 5 Hottest Country Band Today!! Tuesday, May 21, 2002
A Listener from New Stanton, PA
Trick Pony is the BEST band on the Country music scene today! They work as a team on stage and their music provides energy, variety, and heart/soul!! This band really cares about their fans, too. Just access their fan site and you'll see how fan-oriented they are! Love 'em!
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5 of 5 Fun Country Saturday, May 18, 2002
A Listener from Ft Lauderdale, FL
Trick Pony is a great band who has fun, but still keeps classic country traditions in their music. I recommend it highly even if you are not too into country!!! Was this review helpful?
5 of 5 Awesome CD compilation Friday, May 17, 2002
YannaRN from Davenport, IA
Trick Pony's Cd is one of the very highly rated CD's in my household. My kids and husband even sing along to most of the songs. We love big river and just what I do. My favorite is every other memory. Thanks Diane from Davenport Was this review helpful?
5 of 5 This is a Great CD Friday, May 17, 2002
A Listener from Orangeburg, SC
The music on this CD is for everyone. Anyone can relate to this music and there are slow songs and fast and up beat songs. Go out and get it you will not be sorry. Was this review helpful?
5 of 5 Trick Pony Rocks Country Friday, May 17, 2002
Penny from Riverside, CA
If you haven't got your copy yet, what are you waiting for? This is without a doubt one my all-time favorite CD's. This is one you can listen to over and over again, and believe me I have. All the songs are great. Something for everyone. Highly recommend it. Was this review helpful?
5 of 5 Trick Pony's debut album is awesome! Friday, May 17, 2002
salsbury from Vienna, WV
This c.d. has something for everyone from newer more up-beat music such as Pour Me and That's Just What I Do to more traditional country like Big River, sung with Johnny Cash and Waylon Jennings. If you're looking for some moving ballads, you will find them here also. This is the kind of c.d. that you can put in your c.d. player and listen to all the way through, without skipping any songs. It will make you dance, laugh, and cry. This c.d. rocks! Was this review helpful?
5 of 5 Prick Pony Rocks!!! Friday, May 17, 2002
Devin from Ottawa, On, Canada
Trick Puny’s album is full of energy all the way throw. It never stops fore even one moment. It is
new and fresh and defently rocky. What a change from all those overly pop country albums out
their these days! Was this review helpful?
5 of 5 What An Album Friday, May 17, 2002
Liz Miller from Hendersonville, Tn.
Best new album I have Bought. Every song from Pour Me to That's What I Get is great!!!! They are the most energetic group in country music. Saw them live wow what energy. I look for lots more from them. Heidi's voice in incredible Was this review helpful?
5 of 5 THE BEST NEW GROUP IN COUNTRY MUSIC Friday, May 17, 2002
abryars from BAY MINETTE AL
THIS IS AN AWESOME GROUP I THINK EVERYBODY SHOULD HAVE A COPY OF THIS CD AS IT IS THE BEST THERE IS MIXTURE OF MUSIC IN HERE FOR EVERYBODY SO PLEASE BUY THIS CD AND LETS GET THEM TO THE MILLION DOLLAR MARK Was this review helpful?
5 of 5 The Best CD To Hit The Shelves In A While Thursday, May 16, 2002
Angela from West Virginia
Trick Pony's debut CD is the greatest. Ira, Heidi and Keith sound wonderful together. They have their own unique sound that sets them apart from anyone else on the country scene.
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