The Mutton Birds "Envy of Angels" 1996

Envy of Angels could have been recorded ten years earlier considering its invocation of the new south -- in particular the moodiness of Dumptruck -- not to mention similarities to more commercial guitar rock of the same period, such as that of 54-40…

...Perhaps it isn't a coincidence that Hugh Jones, who also worked with Dumptruck, produced Envy of Angels. He renders the Mutton Birds' guitar strum and jangle in more solemn than bright tones, which suits the sometimes poetic lyrics and unusual chord progressions. There are plenty of hooks in these songs, with "April" and "While You Sleep" being only two standouts. Despite the album's strengths, there is an obscure quality about Envy of Angels that will preserve the Mutton Birds' cult status while rewarding those listeners who find them. - AllMusic Review by Greg Adams

trax:
01. Straight To Your Head 02. She's Been Talking 03. Trouble With You 04. April 05. Like This Train 06. Another Morning 07. Ten Feet Tall 08. Come Around 09. Crooked Mile 10. While You Sleep 11. Inside My Skin 12. Envy Of Angels 13. Don't Fear the Reaper 14. Along the Boundary (Live) 15. Envy Of Angels (Long Version) 16. Envy of Angels (Live Version)
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