Angels Turned Thieves by John Train - DeepRiffs

ALBUM

The Philadelphia group John Train lashes Jon Houlon's sharp, poignant songcraft to folk and country instrumentation (featuring dobro, fiddle, and mandolin). The secret weapons here, however, are the lyrics; in fact, the warm, rootsy sound almost serves as a red herring for Houlon's acute poetical sense. Consider how the unlisted title track spins the tale of Jimmie Rodgers' suffering. The song opens with "Imagine if you will a consumptive young man/Set sail from Galveston to the northland/Downed a shot of whiskey and chewed on a lime/And leaned into the microphone for the last time." It then culminates in a vivid picture of complete dissolution: "The last tour was ugly/They played the worst rooms, his lungs torn to pieces, his voice filled with doom/One night in Dallas he fell to his knees opened his mouth and started to bleed." Angels Turned Thieves reveals John Train as a band to be reckoned with, hitting the listener with ear-pleasing instrumentation and the visceral impact of powerful songwriting.
© Erik Hage /TiVo

1. You And Yours

Primary Artist: John Train; Main Performer
Composer: Jonathan Houlon; Composer

2. Broke TV

Primary Artist: John Train; Main Performer
Composer: Jonathan Houlon; Composer

3. Looking For Hints

Primary Artist: John Train; Main Performer
Composer: Jonathan Houlon; Composer

4. Take You Home Tonight

Primary Artist: John Train; Main Performer
Composer: Jonathan Houlon; Composer

5. Wait Until Spring

Primary Artist: John Train; Main Performer
Composer: Jonathan Houlon; Composer

6. I Know

Primary Artist: John Train; Main Performer
Composer: Jonathan Houlon; Composer

7. Down In The Draw

Primary Artist: John Train; Main Performer
Composer: Jonathan Houlon; Composer

8. You Come To Me

Primary Artist: John Train; Main Performer
Composer: Jonathan Houlon; Composer

9. Underside

Primary Artist: John Train; Main Performer
Composer: Jonathan Houlon; Composer

10. Air Of Gettysburg

Primary Artist: John Train; Main Performer
Composer: Jonathan Houlon; Composer

11. Trains Rollin' By

Primary Artist: John Train; Main Performer
Composer: Jonathan Houlon; Composer

12. Ask Me To Stay

Primary Artist: John Train; Main Performer
Composer: Jonathan Houlon; Composer

13. Float Away

Primary Artist: John Train; Main Performer
Composer: Jonathan Houlon; Composer

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

13 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

37 minutes and 40 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 600x600 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

No lyrics found

Synchronized Lyrics

No synced lyrics found

Genres

Country, Singer & Songwriter, Rock, Adult Alternative

Label

Record Cellar

Music Distribution Service

Unknown

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Dec 31, 1998

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

729785006426