Wagner contributes the lyrics, while Rouse writes the music and provides the vocals.
The Chester EP pairs Rouse with Lambchop leader Kurt Wagner. I’ve always been a little bemused by AllMusic’s summation of Dressed Up Like Nebraska: “This is one of those classic discs one hears about, but seldom hears.” Dressed Up Like Nebraska is solidly written, but it’s difficult to enthuse about, or write much about, although I’m sure that there are fans out there who value the low key and downbeat sound over anything else Rouse has done. The most memorable songs are the faster ‘Late Night Conversation’, the insistently strumming ‘Flair’, and the cello hook of ‘Lavina’, although ‘The White Trash Period Of My Life’ has the most memorable song title. With a very homogeneous sound, the songs tend to blend into each other the hooks are there, but are more subtle than on his later albums. Josh Rouse’s 1998 debut album features a low key indie-folk sound Rouse began the album on an 8-track recorder, although David Henry, who previously toured with Cowboy Junkies, co-produced and contributed bass and cello parts. Josh Rouse Album Reviewsĭressed Up Like Nebraska | Chester (EP) | Home | Under Cold Blue Stars | 1972 | Subtítulo | She’s Spanish, I’m American (EP) | Country Mouse, City House 2006’s Subtítulo marks the start of a second phase in his career Rouse relocated to Spain, and his subsequent releases often feel more light-hearted and less substantial, as well as often featuring a more Spanish flavour. Josh Rouse started his career with the worthy but dour 1998 album Dressed Up Like Nebraska, and over the next few years became more confident and more musically expansive, building up to 19’s Nashville, which arguably stand as his two best records. So Rouse is stuck in musical limbo, too clever for the mainstream but too white bread for hipsters, and he’s limited to fans of heartfelt, accomplished song writing. Rouse’s thoughtful songs are in the wrong era to find a mass audience, while his fondness for pop hooks and straightforward sensibilities don’t win him friends at Pitchfork. There’s lots to like about Rouse’s work, but I’m not sure that he’ll be remembered as a major artist. His observational songwriting and gentle voice are sometimes reminiscent of Paul Simon’s 1970’s work, while his penchant for 10 track, 40 minute albums also makes him feel like a throwback. He also has a predilection for 1970’s soft rock, most explicitly on 2003’s excellent genre exercise album 1972. So for now, I want to stay in this quiet town.Nebraskan born singer-songwriter Josh Rouse grew up inspired by British bands like The Smiths and The Cure, and his music reflects both the homespun feeling of the American Midwest and the introverted yet poppy sound of the bands that influenced him. Content with thinking that there is nothing to do. Old men are drinking, its a lazy afternoon. Children are playing, bells are ringin in the air. Come sunday morning theres a market on the square. Whistle Verse - Oh sometimes I miss the show but Ive learned a long time ago. ( Tab from: ) Oh sometimes I miss the show but Ive learned a long time ago. This is the life, I want to live in a quiet town. Inviting everyone he sees to come inside. This is the grocery but once was a hotel And Mr Driscoll he just stands there with his smile. The neighbors on my block theyve got stories to tell. But for now I want to stay in a quiet town. Ive made some friends there that I hope I never lose. Ive lived in cities where there is no solitude. Interesting people, conversations to be found. Its my first tab.) I know somewhere there is a party goin down. If finger picking, progression on verse is G C Not Cmaj7. Josh Rouse - Quiet Town by David Gellner (VA) Standard tuning This tab is not perfect but close.
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