Last Days At the Lodge | 
| Artist: Amos Lee
Label: Blue Note Records
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Rating:  19 reviews
Sales Rank: 232
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 4.9 x 0.4
EAN: 5099950122523
ASIN: B0015OSDKY
Release Date: June 24, 2008
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Condition: Brand new, still in shrink wrap, small cut in side of jewel case, contents unaffected.
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| Tracks:
| • | Listen | | • | Won't Let Me Go | | • | Baby I Want You | | • | Truth | | • | What's Been Going On | | • | Street Corner Preacher | | • | It Started To Rain | | • | Kid | | • | Jails And Bombs | | • | Ease Back | | • | Better Days |
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Album Description
Last Days at the Lodge is Lee's third record, following his first two critically-acclaimed and tremendously successful records, Supply and Demand (2006) and his 2005 self-titled debut. This 2008 record is produced by Don Was, and features Lee on guitars, Doyle Bramhall, Jr. (Eric Clapton) on guitar, Spooner Oldham (Neil Young, Aretha Franklin) on keys, Pino Palladino (The Who, D'Angelo) on bass, and James Gadson (Bill Withers) on drums, along with many others. 11 tracks.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 14 more reviews...
 Amos has GROWN! By far his best. June 25, 2008
M. E. W. (Rocky Mountains)
8 out of 10 found this review helpful
I previewed the album and could tell immediately that it was a 5-star production. I've always like Amos, but this jumps from the "aural background" category to a full-sensory experience. Lyrically extraordinary and musically magnificent. I'm excited. (I rarely write reviews.)
 Not as good as his first... but still AMAZING! 4.5 Stars June 25, 2008
R. Buley (Seattle, WA)
7 out of 8 found this review helpful
I would give this a 5 star, except that I gave his first CD a 5 star, and this one doesn't quite measure up. In some ways, I agree with the first reviewer, Amos has grown up. Some of his vocals and overall sound are unbelievable. He is so unique and classic at the same time.
Strangely, I enjoyed EVERY song on the CD except his first single 'Listen'. It is an alright song. The real treasures here are; Street Corner Preacher; Ease Back; Won't Let Me Go. Those are my three favorites from the CD, though there are a few others I absolutely loved as well.
Here are the tracks and how I would rate them (1-5):
1 Listen - 2.5 stars - it's alright. kind of grown on me
2 Won't Let Me Go - 4.5 stars - I love his high vocals in this one
3 Baby I Want You - 4 stars - loved this one also, very soft
4 Truth - 4 stars - this is classic Amos
5 What's Been Going On - 3.5 stars
6 Street Corner Preacher - 5 stars - might be the best track on the album
7 It Started to Rain - 4.5 stars - a very soft gem
8 Jails and Bombs - 4.5 stars - his most meaningful song, lyrically
9 Kid - 4.5 stars - another wonderful song, deep lyrics
10 Ease Back - 5 stars - super mellow
11 Better Days - 3.5 stars
Lots of 4.5's and a few 5's! This is really a wonderful CD that I would recommend to anyone, whether you are an Amos Lee fan or have never heard him before. I am sure many will consider this his best CD, but I would definitely tell anyone looking at Amos for the first time to get his first CD. There were so many amazing songs on that album, I don't know if he will ever top it. This CD, Last Days at the Lodge, is a huge improvement over his sophmore album, though. Overall, 4.5 stars and highly recommended!
You must see Amos live in concert! June 25, 2008
Still Reading
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
If you have not had an opportunity to see Amos Lee live in concert yet, he is a must see for any music lover. Amos' recent performance at the Minnesota Zoo was nothing short of spectactular. His performance of songs on his latest album brought the crowd to a standing ovation in the middle of his concert. Prepare to have your breath taken away when you hear him live. Never have I heard another musician sing with such heart. I've never heard him perform a song exactly the same way twice and it is the variations that make his musicianship so outstanding.
I always enjoy the music of Amos Lee but I must admit the recordings never seem to capture his talent as well as his live performance. For that reason, I rate this album 4 out of 5 stars Though if you catch a show, this CD will leave you waiting for his next concert. Let's hope there is a live album soon! Enjoy!
 can't all be winners June 29, 2008
G. Spera (lakewood, CO USA)
2 out of 4 found this review helpful
While I am a big fan of Amos Lee's first two cds, this one is not up to that standard. There are some good songs on here such as "listen" and the rerecording of an older Amos song called "jails and bombs". However, there is also a lot of bad stuff on here, such as "won't let me go", this sounds like a bad attempt at an R&B song. This is very unusual for Amos and sounds very awkward, I am still a fan of his but I would definatly recommend his other cds before this one.
Grows on you July 1, 2008
Corwin (New York)
Though the singing is great and the instrumental pleasing throughout, this CD doesn't quite match the lofty standards set by his first two CDs.
But it is still a strong album and, after a few more listens, grew on me so much that it's now on constant rotation at my house. Highlights include "Listen," "Baby I want You," "What's Been Going On," and "Better Days."
Give it a try. It gratifies in a way most music cannot.
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