Left to His Own Devices

Left to His Own Devices

Editorial Reviews
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Vic Chesnut's return to home recording on this release is by no means a step backwards. After working with the likes of Lambchop, Chesnutt returns to what sounds like the most natural of recording situations: doing it himself at home. Left to His Own Devices is a rather stunning lo-fi document. Rather than coming off as underproduced or slapdash, Chesnutt uses recording at home to full advantage. Songs like "Twelve Johnnies" and "Thought You Were My Friend" are fully embellished productions (with keyboards, guitar effects, etc.), while the charming "Wounded Prince" is delivered with just guitar and voice. The murky sound adds to the proceedings by lending an air of timelessness and mystery, or perhaps it's just Mr. Chesnutt's timeless and mysterious songs. While being referred to as the Leonard Cohen of Athens is a bit of a stretch (his style is closer to that of Cat Stevens), Vic Chesnutt has once again shown himself to be a singer-songwriter of uncommon depth. --Mike Johnson

Product Description
This new album his 9th is a wonderful collection of raritiesand demos from this extraordinnarily gifted musician. Vic has toured with and influenced artists such as, Bob Mould, Kristen Hersh, Wilco, Soul Asylum, Goo-Goo Dolls, Live, Victoria Williams, Giant Sand, Calexico and Lambchop. 15 tracks. 2001 release.

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