- Artist: Jonathan Rundman
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- Release Date: October 30, 2001
- Genre: Rock
Review
Intended as something of a summary of the first chapter of an incredibly prolific career, Field Recordings collects five years of live recordings spanning the entire catalogue of Jonathan Rundman. While the recording quality is admittedly lo-fi on many tracks, as he apparently hadn't intended them for release, the performances generally come across as inspired and genuine. Although each of his records is touched upon at some point, from his stint with indie rockers the Muckrakers to the sprawling eclecticism of his classic Sound Theology album, the majority of the tracks are indicative of Rundman's heartland rock. And in that genre Rundman has few rivals, as infectious selections like "Tape" and "Ask Me in Nebraska" rank favorably with most anything to come out of the Midwest. Occasionally touching down in more country-rock territory, with the almost brotherly harmonies with cousin Bruce Rundman on "Continental Divide" and the stripped-down old-timey feel of "The Princess Wants to Spend Her Time With Me" providing examples of the eclecticism that Rundman commands. Further indicative of that eclecticism, a cover of Annie Lennox's "Little Bird" is eventually followed by a singalong of the Carter Family's "Will the Circle Be Unbroken." Overall, a collection that will serve as a decent overview of his career. ~ Matt Fink, Rovi| Field Recordings (2000 Album by Immigrant Suns) | |
| Field Recordings (2001 Album by Reynolds) |
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