Angus & Julia Stone - Down the Way

Down the Way

by Angus & Julia Stone

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30/03/10
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Only three years passed between the Stones’ debut and this follow-up record, but the siblings seem to have aged exponentially in the interim. While 2007’s A Book Like This found the two setting their own adolescence to a soundtrack of acoustic guitars and sparse percussion, Down the Way is a decidedly adult album, filled with textured arrangements and a wider array of influences. Angus and Julia handle their own production this time around, and the resulting songs jump from panoramic chamber pop -- often with a rootsy, Americana edge -- to bedroom folk songs, with both members trading off vocals and instrumental duties. Julia still sings in a soft, fairy tale voice, but her own songs are bolder than they once were, with tracks like “Hold On” taking much of their strength from the contrast between her gauzy, childlike croon and the nocturnal-sounding instruments that surround it. Even so, brother Angus gets the “most improved” award, having moved past the solo folk songs he favored on A Book Like This (although some of those show up here, too) in favor of lush, collaborative material. On “Draw Your Swords,” one of the album’s three tunes to stretch past six minutes, he rips into the final refrain with gusto, shouting the lyrics in a cracked baritone before adopting a Jeff Buckley-ish falsetto. Andrew Leahey.

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Product Details

Artist
Angus & Julia Stone
Recording Environment
Studio
Label / Studio
NETTWERK
CD WOW! Sales Rank
#4879
Media Content Format
Album
Media Format
Audio CD
Year of release
2010
Number of Discs
1
CD 30days Sales Rank
#3744

Tracklisting

Disc 1:

  1. Hold On
  2. Black Crow
  3. For You
  4. Big Jet Plane
  5. Santa Monica Dream
  6. Yellow Brick Road
  7. And the Boys
  8. On the Road
  9. Walk It Off
  10. Hush
  11. Draw Your Swords
  12. I’M Not Yours
  13. The Devil’S Tears

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4.4

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  • Can listen over and over (21)
  • Great lyrics (15)
  • Engaging (14)
  • Original (14)
  • Hit songs (7)

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    • At home (20)
    • In the car (17)
    • Gift (10)
    • Parties (4)
      • Reviewer Profile:
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    4.0

    subtle beauty

    By alisoniii

    from Sydney

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    Pros

    • Can Listen Over And Over
    • Great Lyrics
    • Original

    Cons

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      • At Home
      • In The Car

      Comments about NETTWERK Angus & Julia Stone - Down the Way:

      it's one of those record that makes you love it even more when you listen to it a lot.

       
      4.0

      A mature album from master musos

      By Sandyjim85

      from Darwin, NT, Australia

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      Pros

      • Can Listen Over And Over
      • Hit Songs

      Cons

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        • At Home
        • Gift
        • In The Car
        • Parties

        Comments about NETTWERK Angus & Julia Stone - Down the Way:

        After a number of EPs and albums A&J have again hit the spot with this beautifully created album. Probably a fuller, more rich sound this time around, with plenty of strings through out. Possibly my new favourite!

         
        4.0

        Easy easy listening

        By mjt10

        from Australia

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        Pros

        • Can Listen Over And Over
        • Engaging
        • Great Lyrics
        • Original

        Cons

        • Very mellow

        Best Uses

        • At Home
        • Chill out with a beer

        Comments about NETTWERK Angus & Julia Stone - Down the Way:

        Great CD from two great artists, don't listen if you are in the mood for excitement. Good album to just chill out to.

         
        4.0

        Easy going music

        By Tony

        from Adelaide

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        • Engaging
        • Original

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            Comments about NETTWERK Angus & Julia Stone - Down the Way:

            I heard an Angus and Julia Stone track on the TV and was impressed so I decided to buy an album. I ended up with 'A book like this'. I was really impressed and also bought 'Down the Way'. However, while I really like their music it's very samey so I think one of their albums would be enough (either one of these). There are no bad tracks on either album. Nice relaxing music.

             
            4.0

            Very good cd

            By Tania

            from France

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            Pros

            • Can Listen Over And Over
            • Great Lyrics

            Cons

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              • At Home
              • In The Car

              Comments about NETTWERK Angus & Julia Stone - Down the Way:

              This cd is very good to listen to in the car, and you can sing along to it.

               
              5.0

              The best album of the year

              By Badia

              from Spain

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              Pros

              • Can Listen Over And Over
              • Great Lyrics
              • Hit Songs

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                • At Home
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                • In The Car

                Comments about NETTWERK Angus & Julia Stone - Down the Way:

                The best album of the year. great songs like "And the boys" or "Big jet plane" prove it!!

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                The delivery was perfect.

                 
                5.0

                Excellent Music, superb performers

                By bodgibro

                from Port Macquarie, Australia

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                Pros

                • Can Listen Over And Over
                • Engaging
                • Great Lyrics
                • Looking forward to more
                • Original

                Cons

                • None

                Best Uses

                • At Home
                • Gift
                • In The Car

                Comments about NETTWERK Angus & Julia Stone - Down the Way:

                I am a great fan of music and can listen to all types. This is a great album from Angus & Julia Stone, they are terrific performers and I enjoy their laid back style of music. The sound quality of this CD is excellent also and very enjoyable through my dedicated stereo Hi Fi system. These two young performers have a great future in front of them if they stick to it and I am looking forward to their next effort!

                 
                4.0

                Awesome!

                By Kirstygirl

                from Australia

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                Pros

                • Can Listen Over And Over
                • Engaging
                • Great Lyrics
                • Original

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • At Home
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                  Comments about NETTWERK Angus & Julia Stone - Down the Way:

                  Bought it for one song, but loving the whole album!!

                   
                  4.0

                  You get what you expect

                  By Jn

                  from Melb

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                  Pros

                  • Great Lyrics
                  • Original

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • At Home

                    Comments about NETTWERK Angus & Julia Stone - Down the Way:

                    Great album and well produced. Songs are exactly what you expect.

                     
                    4.0

                    Amazing album

                    By Lily

                    from Australia

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                    • Can Listen Over And Over
                    • Engaging
                    • Great Lyrics
                    • Original

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                      • At Home
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                      Comments about NETTWERK Angus & Julia Stone - Down the Way:

                      I loved this album from the minute I started listening to it! It was classic angus and julia stone and has the capabilities to change your emotions throughout the album.

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