Medium Raw [Well-Done Brown Vinyl] (LP)
Early James
Amoeba Review
Birmingham, Alabama's Early James digs into a gritty, sparse sound on his new album, Medium Raw. The production is once again by Dan Auerbach, but whereas most of the songs on his previous albums were co-written, Medium Raw features more solo compositions, and it's a strong set of jangly folk/rock and blues/rock. Kicking off with the lively "Steely Knives," the album immediately embodies an authentic-sounding old-timey atmosphere. "Gravy Train" is a delightful front porch jam, while "Nothing Surprises Me Anymore" could grace the soundtrack to a moody western film. "Tinfoil Hat" adds to that darker mood, highlighted by some unexpected surf guitar.
Track Listing
Side A Titles |
Artist |
Length |
|---|---|---|
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1.
Steely Knives
|
Early James | 03:01 |
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2.
Nothing Surprises Me Anymore
|
Early James | 03:06 |
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3.
Tinfoil Hat
|
Early James | 05:27 |
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4.
Go Down Swinging
|
Early James | 02:59 |
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5.
Rag Doll
|
Early James | 03:55 |
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6.
Gravy Train
|
Early James | 03:23 |
Side B Titles |
Artist |
Length |
|---|---|---|
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1.
I Could Just Die Right Now
|
Early James | 04:15 |
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2.
Unspeakable Thing
|
Early James | 03:09 |
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3.
Beauty Queen
|
Early James | 05:08 |
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4.
Dig To China
|
Early James | 06:54 |
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5.
Upside Down Umbrella
|
Early James | 02:54 |
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6.
I Got This Problem
|
Early James | 02:32 |




















