The Excitement Plan

While I agree with an earlier reviewer that this may be the place to start for listeners unfamiliar with Snider's music, I suspect for the same reason -- the album's more mainstream, popular approach -- I find this work less interesting musically than many of his others. Well done and pleasant to listen to, but, for me, nothing special; saves the best for last. Of his later studio work, much prefer East Nashville Skyline, The Devil You Know, Peace Queer, and his latest Agnostic Hymns & Stoner Fables.

Classic Todd Snider with witty, poignant and insightful lyrics. Todd is so much more than a folk singer. If you are a fan, it's a must. If you aren't a fan, what are you waiting for. Todd Snider is one of the best kept secrets in music. And if you ever get a chance to see him live, don't miss it! It's a real treat!!!

Love this CD of course we love all of our Todd Snider music. Peace Queer is our favorite but this is ranked pretty high.

Great music

Yeah this album is pretty amazing. Todd combines a good ol' folk sound with pertinent lyrics. Duet with Loretta Lynn is amazing, the REK song is amazing, overall a fun and good singalong album.

Light-hearted and enjoyable, this album is a fantastic break from what most would consider country music. Will be buying more of his stuff for sure!

I'm loving this music everybit as much as everything else he's done. Musically it's perhaps more acoustically clean and simplified, sounding like rag time with just a few insruments going on in the background as the rythum and the melody compliment each other. The messages of songs are pure, and honest and another brilliant look through Todd's heart and soul. The duo with Loertta Lynn is fabulous, their singing styles blend beautifullly!

Truly one of the best Todd has ever done ... Yes they steal your heart than your lawnmower.

great music at a great price

Todd Snider habe ich über "Songs of a lost Planet (1994)" vor Jahren kennen und sehr schätzen gelernt. Mit "Peace Queer(2009)" habe ich mir heuer wieder eine CD von ihm geleistet. Abgesehen von der Kürze - die CD hat gerade mal 30 Minuten - war ich wieder begeistert und habe voller freudiger Erwartung die zweite 2009er CD "The Excitement Plan" gekauft. Auch nach mehrmaligem Hören bleibt leider doch eher Enttäuschung zurück -vielleicht war meine Erwartung einfach zu hoch gesteckt.

ナッシュビルのＳＳＷ。前作のフルレングスアルバム「The Devil You Know」にて再びアメリカンロッカーとしての実力を示したTodd Snider。本作は最近のＥＰ路線で、弾き語り調のアメリカーナ。デビュー当初や前作のようなロックンロールを期待すると肩透かしを食らうが、こっちが彼の本来のスタイルなんでしょう。Jerry Jeff WalkerやRandy Newman達のような、ユーモアで人懐っこいメロディと、よたったアメリカンロック感が最高。Don Wasプロデュースとベース、Greg Leiszギター、Jim Keltnerドラムスによるスカスカでヨレヨレなんだけど、適度に引き締まったサンドにやられる。

聴きやすいアメリカンロックだと思っていたが、このアルバムは70年代のロックを彷彿させる。こちらのスタイルが彼の本当の姿かも知れないほど自然な流れだ。Nick Waterhouseなどが好きな方には特にお勧めだ。アメリカの良心が詰まったアルバムだ。