Last Days At the Lodge

Amos Lee is fabulous. He has the most soulful voice, great lyrics, a wonderful band, and is not bad to look at either!!
I recently saw him in concert at Workplay, and he was amazing. The entire audience was mesmerized. Every song on this CD, as well a his other releases, is either a 4 or a 5 star song. I have all his releases on my ipod, and have not found one song that I don't like.
Soulful, romantic, beautiful, lovely voice, and lovely man!

This ranks up there with his first cd...at least it's close behind. Amos Lee has so much talent; he writes his own songs, plays guitar beautifully and has a voice that reaches deep down inside me where few can go. His music comes from his heart and his soul. I sometimes feel that we must have met in another lifetime because his lyrics speak to me on a such a personal level.

EVERYONE should get Amos Lee's music! He is so deserving of a huge audience!

Well, I went to the Amos Lee Show last night with my wife, here in Philadelphia and felt compelled to write a review of Last Days at the Lodge.

There are many gems on this LP and for the most part, singer songwriter fans will be happy with the purchase. "Listen" starts the LP out, giving fans what they know and love about Amos: smart, caring lyrics, tight vocals and a nice rhythmic jam. "What's Been Going On", another track with much airplay, will have you hitting the repeat button on your ipod over and over as well!

However, I need to mention there seems to be a few filler songs here too. Amos seems to have tried the Maxwell falsetto-RB-thing with songs like "Baby I want You." And although I applaud him for mixing it up, it just doesn't play up to his strengths as a singer. As with many singer songwriters, the record executives seem to push them for more material `while they're hot', often before they're ready (this I feel is the case also with Ray Lamontagne latest LP). Sometimes, it take years for a really good song to brew and that is why, first time fans would be happier with the LP Supply and Demand. Long time fans and music lover looking for something a little different will still enjoy Last Days at the Lodge. Oh and also, It is an absolute must to see Amos Lee live!

On his new album Last Days at the Lodge, Amos Lee plays it all close to the chest. The melodies sound familiar, the lyrics sound familiar, and it all sounds like Lee is only half-interested in the songs he's singing. Many of the songs just sound tired and old hat. There are some exceptions, and his voice is still magnificent. I personally liked the songs Won't Let Me Go, and Kid, which is simple but inspiring. Overall, however, the album left me wanting more and missing his previous album, Supply and Demand.

This is a decent album. Especially after seeing him perform most of these songs live. However it falls a little short of his first two releases in that it just doesn't have the same vibe. After I saw him live performing many of the songs off this CD, I went out and got this record asap only to be a little bummed out in that it was much different that the live versions. I really appreciate Amos and his ability to transform a song to fit the mood of his audience in a live performance. In this case, I just wish he would have put that same vibe into the recorded version. But like I said, this is still a good record as you really can't miss with Amos. His vocals alone are worth the money and his amazing songwriting and composition are like getting a free bonus.

It's been a long time since I've really let a new artist into my orbit, and I know Amos Lee is not exactly new, but I think he's amazing. He blends some street-funk sensibilities with folk-pop-rock, and I listen to Last Days at the Lodge over and over. The lyrics are intelligent, his voice is warm and inviting, even reminding me of Al Green on songs like "I Wanna Know". I highly recommend this album, and all of Amos Lee's work.

Last Days at the Lodge is a wonderful disc, with songs of all variety plus the soulful, memorable voice of Amos Lee and his beautiful lyrics.

First saw this guy on a TV programme "Live from Abbey Road" singing Southern Girl, loved it, just like the way he puts it out. Not going to itemise each track, but just have to say that with each album he gets better & better. This album has a slightly different feel, & is possibley more of a listener.

This is a wonderful CD and we recently had the opportunity to see Amos Lee live and his songs sound good both ways.

Amos Lee is a great musician/song writer, and he really shows it on one track of this CD. "Street Corner Preacher" is some of his best work and by itself is worth the price of the CD. The rest of the album is mediocre, however, so I would characterize this as a 3.5 star effort.

amos lee's new cd is not what i expected, but... wow!!! upon first listen, i liked it (it's amos lee- how could i NOT like it. he's awesome!), but didn't love it. however, as i continued to listen, it started growing on me... a lot! it has now been over a month since i got it and it has not been taken out of the cd player. it is a different amos lee, but it is still amos lee. and he blows my mind everytime i hear him. this is a definite must-have!

I am a new fan, having heard AL interviewed on NPR. It is guaranteed calm-you-down music. He has a wonderful voice. Right now the song that in my head is Won't Let You Go - in fact, the song won't let me go. Amos Lee is that rare artist who reminds you of others (Curtis Mayfield, Marvin Gaye), but is undeniably himself. I am excited to hear the rest of his canon.

This was my first Amos Lee purchase and I really like all the songs! Then I had the chance to see him in person and that just made it even better. He is a truly great talent.

I really like this guy, but this cd is a bit sappy for my taste. Not as good as Shout Out Loud. Sounds like he fell in love and he can't stop going on, and on, and on about it.

If you are not a fan of Amos Lees, you are stealing from yourself. He is an amazing story teller with an amazing voice and style that evolves with him. There isn't one song, one note of any of his songs that I don't like, or love. Do yourself a favor, get all of his music..Then just continue to follow his career and. Not many musicians get to have a career. His is well deserved and he is a humble artist which adds to the attraction. Thank you for the opportunity to comment on Mr. Lee..
Forever a Fan,
Carol in Portland

This album has a few good songs. It's different than his previous albums and not as good in my opinion. I'm not into some of the R&B stuff. It's slightly Al Green though which is pretty good.

Love this one! Not his best, but different and all Amos. I have really enjoyed it...

This has got to be his best work to date.
I couldn't find a song I didn't like.
A soulful joy from beginning to end!!!!

Amos Lee's soulful evocative music washes away the detritus left behind after listening to the latest pop radio compilation.

Though the singing is great and the instrumental pleasing throughout, this CD doesn't quite match the lofty standards set by his first two CDs.

But it is still a strong album and, after a few more listens, grew on me so much that it's now on constant rotation at my house. Highlights include "Listen," "Baby I want You," "What's Been Going On," and "Better Days."

Give it a try. It gratifies in a way most music cannot.

While I am a big fan of Amos Lee's first two cds, this one is not up to that standard. There are some good songs on here such as "listen" and the rerecording of an older Amos song called "jails and bombs". However, there is also a lot of bad stuff on here, such as "won't let me go", this sounds like a bad attempt at an R&B song. This is very unusual for Amos and sounds very awkward, I am still a fan of his but I would definatly recommend his other cds before this one.

If you have not had an opportunity to see Amos Lee live in concert yet, he is a must see for any music lover. Amos' recent performance at the Minnesota Zoo was nothing short of spectactular. His performance of songs on his latest album brought the crowd to a standing ovation in the middle of his concert. Prepare to have your breath taken away when you hear him live. Never have I heard another musician sing with such heart. I've never heard him perform a song exactly the same way twice and it is the variations that make his musicianship so outstanding.

I always enjoy the music of Amos Lee but I must admit the recordings never seem to capture his talent as well as his live performance. For that reason, I rate this album 4 out of 5 stars Though if you catch a show, this CD will leave you waiting for his next concert. Let's hope there is a live album soon! Enjoy!

I would give this a 5 star, except that I gave his first CD a 5 star, and this one doesn't quite measure up. In some ways, I agree with the first reviewer, Amos has grown up. Some of his vocals and overall sound are unbelievable. He is so unique and classic at the same time.

Strangely, I enjoyed EVERY song on the CD except his first single 'Listen'. It is an alright song. The real treasures here are; Street Corner Preacher; Ease Back; Won't Let Me Go. Those are my three favorites from the CD, though there are a few others I absolutely loved as well.

Here are the tracks and how I would rate them (1-5):

1 Listen - 2.5 stars - it's alright. kind of grown on me
2 Won't Let Me Go - 4.5 stars - I love his high vocals in this one
3 Baby I Want You - 4 stars - loved this one also, very soft
4 Truth - 4 stars - this is classic Amos
5 What's Been Going On - 3.5 stars
6 Street Corner Preacher - 5 stars - might be the best track on the album
7 It Started to Rain - 4.5 stars - a very soft gem
8 Jails and Bombs - 4.5 stars - his most meaningful song, lyrically
9 Kid - 4.5 stars - another wonderful song, deep lyrics
10 Ease Back - 5 stars - super mellow
11 Better Days - 3.5 stars

Lots of 4.5's and a few 5's! This is really a wonderful CD that I would recommend to anyone, whether you are an Amos Lee fan or have never heard him before. I am sure many will consider this his best CD, but I would definitely tell anyone looking at Amos for the first time to get his first CD. There were so many amazing songs on that album, I don't know if he will ever top it. This CD, Last Days at the Lodge, is a huge improvement over his sophmore album, though. Overall, 4.5 stars and highly recommended!

I previewed the album and could tell immediately that it was a 5-star production. I've always like Amos, but this jumps from the "aural background" category to a full-sensory experience. Lyrically extraordinary and musically magnificent. I'm excited. (I rarely write reviews.)