Evolver by The Mammals - DeepRiffs

ALBUM

The veritable supergroup of folk offspring the Mammals' debut release, Evolver, showcases the trio's desire to push traditional folk music into the next century. Tao Rodriguez-Seeger (grandson of Pete Seeger) and Ruth Ungar (daughter of Grammy-award-winning fiddler Jay Ungar) team up with singer/songwriter Michael Merenda and with the help of a handful of friends and studio musicians create a warmly inviting collection of original tunes and updated traditionals. Highlights include a subdued version of Richard Thompson's "1952 Vincent Black Lightning" and the handful of Merenda-penned songs, all of which have an almost Guthrie-esque (if another folk legend can fit on this disc) honesty and humor to them. The band's only misstep comes when they try to push rock-style drumming too far into a couple of songs, almost rebelliously proving that they are not tied to the traditional structure of folk music. Small quibbles aside, the album stands as a fine document of these musicians' accomplishments in the studio and points to fine futures for all involved.
© Zac Johnson /TiVo

1. Way Down The Old Plank Road

Primary Artist: The Mammals; Main Performer
Composer: Trad.; Composer
Arr. The Mammals: Trad.; Other

2. House Carpenter/Pipeline

Primary Artist: The Mammals; Main Performer
Composer: Trad.; Composer
Arr. The Mammals / T. Rodriguez- Seeger: Trad.; Other

3. 69 Pleasant St

Primary Artist: The Mammals; Main Performer
Composer: M. Merenda; Composer

4. John Brown's Dream

Primary Artist: The Mammals; Main Performer
Composer: Trad.; Composer
Arr. The Mammals: Trad.; Other

5. 1952 Vincent Black Lightning

Primary Artist: The Mammals; Main Performer
Composer: R. Thompson; Composer

6. Lady Margaret

Primary Artist: The Mammals; Main Performer
Composer: Trad.; Composer
Arr. The Mammals: Trad.; Other

7. Stairway to the Stars

Primary Artist: The Mammals; Main Performer
Composer: M. Parish / M. Melnick / F. Signorelli; Composer

8. Wandering Boy

Primary Artist: The Mammals; Main Performer
Composer: Trad.; Composer
Arr. The Mammals / Lyrics Merenda: Trad.; Other

9. Chinese Irishman

Primary Artist: The Mammals; Main Performer
Composer: T. Rodriguez-seeger; Composer

10. Infinity Medley

Primary Artist: The Mammals; Main Performer
Composer: Trad.; Composer
Arr. The Mammals / M. Merenda: Trad.; Other

11. Profit

Primary Artist: The Mammals; Main Performer
Composer: M. Merenda / R. Ungar; Composer

12. City Never Sleeps

Primary Artist: The Mammals; Main Performer
Composer: R. Ungar; Composer

13. Haircut Money

Primary Artist: The Mammals; Main Performer
Composer: M. Merenda / R. Ungar; Composer

14. Industrial Park

Primary Artist: The Mammals; Main Performer
Composer: T. Rodriguez-seeger; Composer

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

14 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

1 hour, 0 minutes and 23 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

3/14 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

No synced lyrics found

Genres

Pop/Rock, Singer & Songwriter, Folk-Rock, Contemporary Folk, Folk

Label

Humble Abode Music

Music Distribution Service

CD Baby

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Dec 31, 2001

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

783707545721