The John Butler Trio - Sunrise Over Sea

[Dave918]

Artist - The John Butler Trio
Title - Sunrise Over Sea
Year of Release - 2005
Record Label - Lava
Genre - Rock/Adult Alternative
Format: CD

I believe Styler first mentioned this one recently. Just picked it up today and on first listen - I like it. A bit of a roots rocker with some twists and turns. Acoustic guitar, banjo, double bass, lapsteel, congas, bluesy gut ripping electrics and a myriad of other instruments combined with soulful grounded vocals create....a trip. Best word I can think of to describe it. Familiar (Ben Harper comes to mind) but different. A little Dave Matthew's in there as well, but these guys leave DW in the dust IMO.

-dave

[VinylHanger]

I just saw them the other night on one of the late night talk shows. It was great stuff. Is the whole album good? I may need to order it.

[Dave918]

These ears didn't hear a dud.

-dave

[VinylHanger]

Cool :thmbsp:

[Dave918]

My favorite song so far, just John's vocals and a banjo

DAMNED TO HELL
Lyrics © John Butler 2004

Where you run is where you hide ,
Better hope you're hiding well
Cause when the angle catches you
You know you're damned to Hell

Damned to Hell is what you are
Can you hear the Church Bells toll
and all the money in the world
Can't save your sorry soul.

And when you reach the Pearly Gates
And Peter reads your tale
He'll send you back from whence you came
Back to your living Hell

Damned to Hell is what you are
Can you hear the Church Bells toll
And all the money you have made
Can't save your sorry Soul.

And I believe there comes a time,
When justice does prevail.
It may not be in my lifetime ,
for you that's just as well.

Damned to Hell is what you are
Can you hear the Church Bells toll
And all the money you have made
Can't save your sorry soul...

http://www.johnbutlertrio.com/