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Pop/Rock Adult Alternative Alternative

Release type

ALBUM

Mincing Steps

Product information

From $9.90

1988

10 Tracks

37:01

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Mincing Steps

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1988 Downy Mildew 1988 Downy Mildew

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1

Offering View on Youtube

02:25

Popularity 6/10

02:25

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2

Turning Yourself Around View on Youtube

04:10

Popularity 5/10

04:10

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3

Tangled Ladders View on Youtube

03:40

Popularity 4/10

03:40

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4

Six Flights View on Youtube

03:51

Popularity 4/10

03:51

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5

Floorboard View on Youtube

04:08

Popularity 4/10

04:08

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6

The Big Surprise View on Youtube

03:09

Popularity 4/10

03:09

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7

Misfortune View on Youtube

04:22

Popularity 4/10

04:22

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8

Inside Her House View on Youtube

03:53

Popularity 4/10

03:53

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9

Flower Song View on Youtube

03:39

Popularity 3/10

03:39

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All is not Well in this House View on Youtube

03:44

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03:44

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Though they were already known as an intelligent band with a sense of atmosphere, Downy Mildew added several layers of sophistication for Mincing Steps. The lyrics are still poetic but more focused, and Jenny Homer belts the songs out in a more assured and expressive way than on the group's previous efforts. Charlie Baldonado wove a compelling mix of acoustic and electric guitars to back Homer, and his vocals blended with hers in an appealingly rough way that is at times reminiscent of John Doe and Exene Cervenka in a mellower setting. The increased vocal competence was matched by subtle improvements throughout the band. John Hofer was a more propulsive drummer than his predecessor, and the extra punch is evident on the faster pieces. Finally, though Salvador Garza only plays on three cuts, his violin and cello add further depth and atmosphere to the mix. The engineering by veteran producer Earle Mankey may have something to do with the splendid sound throughout the album, which highlights the band's appealingly eccentric sound. Downy Mildew sounded more confident here than ever before, and Mincing Steps stands as a high point in the band's career.
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1. Offering

by Downy Mildew

Primary Artist: Downy Mildew; Main Performer
Composer: C. Baldonado And J. Homer; Composer

2. Turning Yourself Around

by Downy Mildew

Primary Artist: Downy Mildew; Main Performer
Composer: C. Baldonado And J. Homer; Composer

3. Tangled Ladders

by Downy Mildew

Primary Artist: Downy Mildew; Main Performer
Composer: C. Baldonado And J. Homer; Composer

4. Six Flights

by Downy Mildew

Primary Artist: Downy Mildew; Main Performer
Composer: C. Baldonado And J. Homer; Composer

5. Floorboard

by Downy Mildew

Primary Artist: Downy Mildew; Main Performer
Composer: C. Baldonado And J. Homer; Composer

6. The Big Surprise

by Downy Mildew

Primary Artist: Downy Mildew; Main Performer
Composer: C. Baldonado And J. Homer; Composer

7. Misfortune

by Downy Mildew

Primary Artist: Downy Mildew; Main Performer
Composer: C. Baldonado And J. Homer; Composer

8. Inside Her House

by Downy Mildew

Primary Artist: Downy Mildew; Main Performer
Composer: C. Baldonado And J. Homer; Composer

9. Flower Song

by Downy Mildew

Primary Artist: Downy Mildew; Main Performer
Composer: C. Baldonado And J. Homer; Composer

10. All is not Well in this House

by Downy Mildew

Primary Artist: Downy Mildew; Main Performer
Composer: C. Baldonado And J. Homer; Composer

Offering

Turning Yourself Around

Tangled Ladders

Six Flights

Floorboard

The Big Surprise

Misfortune

Inside Her House

Flower Song

All is not Well in this House

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

10 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

37 minutes and 1 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

Pop/Rock, Adult Alternative, Alternative, College Rock

Label

Downy Mildew

Music Distribution Service

Unknown

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Popularity 0/10

Release Date

Jul 3, 1988

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

729021032028

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