1. One More Day
2. Tried and Tempted
3. Luckiest Man
4. Glad
5. Chocolate On My Tongue
6. Atlas
7. Time To Stand Still
8. The Truth Is the Light
9. Spirit
10. Angel Band
11. Where My Baby Might Be
12. That's What Angels Can Do
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Modern folk and blues rarely sounds as inventive and colorful as the Wood Brothers' spare, soothing studio debut. Currents of jazz, pop, and country also ripple through these 12 lovely arrangements built around Chris Wood's upright bass (previously heard in Medeski, Martin & Wood) and Oliver Wood's gentle acoustic and electric guitars. It's not simply that the brothers' sweet, high voices have the genetic gift of close harmony: they're in absolute synch creatively, too. So when one's singing lingers over a lazy phrase in a number like the languid ode to living "Chocolate on My Tongue," the other hangs back on his instrument until just the right, complementary moment. Drummer Kenny Wollesen, who plays on a handful of tracks, is on the same wavelength--never rushing or pushing the Woods' behind-the-beat sensibility. And the rich dark tones of the bass and, in particular, slide guitars perfectly illuminate their unhurried stories about spiritual discovery and the trials of life. All of which makes Ways Not to Lose a delightful, relaxed listening experience. --Ted Drozdowski
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Ways Not to Lose
- Audio CD: 0 pages (2006-03-07)
- Publisher: Blue Note Records
- Label: Blue Note Records
- Studio: Blue Note Records
- Average Customer Review:
 based on 23 reviews
- Sales Rank in Music: #16796
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Summary: What's not to love? 2008-06-07
Comment: This album will quickly become one of your core personal favorites. I saw these guys live at a tiny venue in Birmingham and all I can say is WOW! I've NEVER seen the upright bass played like that. See these guys live; buy all their albums. I'm too old to be a groupie, but boy if I wasn't!! I saw Medeski play live in Chicago (Medeski Martin & Wood) and would highly recommend any of his albums as well!
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Summary: Funky folk and blues mix--well worth a listen 2008-05-29
Comment: Oh, how do you describe these guys? You've got two brothers who sing in harmony like they were twins with some kind of rhythmic connection. Oliver is the primary singer and brother Chris plays the upright bass. You're hearing folk songs with a jazz bass backbeat.
I can't say I have a favorite song on this CD: "Chocolate on my Tongue" started out to be for obvious reasons, then "The Luckiest Man."
If you like different, give these brothers a listen. They're well worth hearing and I think like me, you'll be hooked.
Rebecca Kyle, May 2008
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Summary: Didn't See This Coming 2007-12-26
Comment: So I bought this album as a fan of Medeski, Martin and Wood without any expectations other than Chris Wood's phenominal ability on the bass. Turns out this may be my new favorite album. If you're looking for something similar to MMW, look elsewhere. Oliver and Chris Wood put together an incredibly cool fusion of folk rooted rock with just enough blues and jazz influence in the rhythm to make it really interesting. To top it off, Oliver Wood's grainy, soulful voice with catchy lyrics make for an album I can't stop listening to.
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Summary: Fantastic record 2007-12-03
Comment: This record is a joy to listen to, all the way through. No-frills, real heartfelt blues without being melodramatic. Honest record, not over-produced. Great singing, tasty guitar work, and fantastic stand-up bass.
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Summary: Good Start to Finish 2007-08-11
Comment: This is another recent CD purchase that I can't stop listening to. It is good start to finish. And, while it pulls elements from blues, jazz, folk and even some country, it is entirely original. The brothers' voices work very well together and they are clearly wonderfully talented individually and together as a team. Keep the music coming guys!
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