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The Walkabouts - See beautiful rattlesnake gardens


The Walkabouts is an American rock band formed in Seattle in 1984. The core members are vocalist Carla Torgerson and vocalist and songwriter Chris Eckman. Although the rest of the line-up has changed occasionally, for most of the time the other members have been Michael Wells, Glenn Slater and Terri Moeller.

The band draws inspiration from folk and country music, particularly Townes Van Zandt, Neil Young and Johnny Cash, but also from other types of artists and musical styles such as Scott Walker, Leonard Cohen, French chanson and Jacques Brel. Their sound is typically rich, with string arrangements and keyboards in addition to the standard rock instruments. In reviews the band's music is often described as melancholic or mellow, while Eckman's lyrics, concerning such themes as human relations, loneliness and restlessness, are often emphasized as poetic.

The Walkabouts have achieved commercial success and a strong fanbase in Europe, where they have done promotion and extensive touring since early 1990s. They have occasionally even made it high on the record charts in countries such as Greece and Norway.

Tracks:

1 - Jumping Off
2 - Breakneck Speed
3 - The Wellspring
4 - John Reilly
5 - Robert McFarlane Blues
6 - This Rotten Tree
7 - Laughingstock
8 - Glass Palace
9 - Feast or Famine
10 - Ballad of Moss Head
11 - Who-Knows-What
12 - Rattlesnake Theme
13 - Linda Evans
14 - Mai Tai Linn
15 - Cyclone
16 - Gather Round
17 - Certain Gift

All songs by the Walkabouts (Lyrics by Chris Eckman).
except track 16: written by Arthur Lee; and track 4: Traditional.

Produced by the Walkabouts, Tony Kroes and Ed Brooks

Michael Wells: bass, harmonica, vocals
Carla Torgerson: vocals, guitar, keyboards, cello
Grant Eckman: drums, percussion
Chris Eckman: vocals, guitar, moss organ

With:
Terry Lee Hale: lead guitar on 'This Rotten Tree'
Alan Goodman: lap steel guitar on 'Jumping Off'
Nancy Clarke: violin on 'Breakneck Speed'
Tony Kroes: Noise & treatments