John Statz
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Home Town: Madison, WI
Genre: Folk
Posted By: statzie02
Joined On: December 5, 2004
Page Views: 27,143
Song Plays: 3,857
Current Rank: 315
Highest Rank: 31
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Albums
Dusk Came Slow, Our Love Was Made For Canada
Similar Artists
Ryan Adams, Townes Van Zandt, Leonard Cohen
Group Members
John Statz
Instruments
acoustic guitar, mandolin, banjo, lap-steel guitar, acoustic bass, electric guitar
Musical Style
folk, alt. country, indie, acoustic
Influences
Jeffrey Foucault, Bob Dylan, Ryan Adams, Iron & Wine, Gillian Welch, Leonard Cohen, Sufjan Stevens, Townes Van Zandt |
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Just Sayin' Is All - "Our Love..." Review
"Though the album's lyrics speak of plenty of heart-bursting country anecdotes, the words tend less to talk towards a conclusion and more to chew on their own meanings. The result is a tone that pairs exploration with reservation, which perfectly compliments John's raspy vocal hesitance. Despite gracefully-rolling acoustic phrasing, his worn voice sometimes gives up just a bit sooner than it technically should - joining all of us a half step down from proud. And we enjoy the company. This self-effacing humility bows deep in "Song and Dance Man", but is kept upbeat by an adventurous violin and soft by a gentle harmony. On the dusty "Can a Circle Be Unbroken" John grasps onto the collar of the note instead of hitting it and always manages to release it one second before holding it too close to his chest. He reacts similarly in the powerfully honest "Absentee" and just touches angry with the harshest guitar on "Useless". But on "Every Other... Read entire review »
| "Our Love Was Made For Canada" review - The Onion
"Madison songwriter John Statz's patient grasp of acoustic folk should soon put him alongside state favorites like Jeffrey Foucault."
"Young singer-songwriters seem to feel rushed to cram all those emotions and bittersweet stories into songs that can't contain them. More often than not, Madison's 23-year-old John Statz overcomes that. The songs on his second album, Our Love Was Made For Canada, get plenty of time to build up and roam. Even when dipping into country ("Can The Circle Be Unbroken") and dark moods ("Useless"), Statz keeps it all in perspective, pushing forward with plenty of conviction, but also giving listeners room to meet him halfway."
The Onion - A.V. MadisonVolume 43 Number 27
| Contessa Says Review
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Statz offers strength and inner reflection with first release 'Dusk Came Slow'
-by Contessa
Harmonious melodies flow out of folk artist, John Statz like the cool waters of the Caspian Sea. The acoustic guitar matches the rhythm of the waves as Statz's voice follows the syncopation of the breeze as it makes contact with the water.
These are the feelings that are evoked when listening to 'Dusk Came Slow', John Statz's first body of work. And like the Caspian Sea, this album is full of both tranquility and energy, the two playing off each other in a ying and yang dichotomy. Statz's songwriting abilities are at full force as he tackles love, sorrow, and inner reflection.
'Dusk Came Slow' offers strength in both musical ability and songwriting. Statz's offers intense range with songs such as The Isonzo Waltz which illustrates the death and tragedy of World War I. Instant favorites are found with... Read entire review » |
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| | Posted on Feb 24, 2008 @8:18 PM | Rating: 10 / 10 | Hi, your talent is really great! You should set up a free account at www.celebrityhilltv.com and upload & sell some of your stuff there. I give you high props cause you truly deserve it. Have a great day! ~Briana-Mariaah~ Check me out too!
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| | | Posted on Jun 4, 2007 @4:54 AM | Rating: 8 / 10 | hey really like" can the circle be broken "you have some great backing musicians there ,love the violin .sounds like a bit of a classic.well done .have a listen to some of my numbers and if your ever down this way look me up we can play a few gigs together.regards Matthew Amoore
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| | | Posted on Feb 3, 2006 @6:56 PM | Rating: 9 / 10 | Absolutely outstanding. The guitar could put me to sleep happy, and your voice brings me to a level in my soul that only music can take me: very nice. :)
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| | | Posted on Jan 13, 2006 @2:14 PM | Rating: 9 / 10 | Hey John - the music here is really good, and getting better. I really like the new songs - the Isonzo Waltz is powerful and particularly timely. Comparisons? Seem necessary in any discussion of music... I see the Keller Williams influence but this is a bit more dymanic and engaging. Keep it going
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| | | Posted on Jan 5, 2006 @4:12 PM | Rating: 8 / 10 | john, your music yanks me out of fredericton and throws me back into Rome. that magical city continues to haunt me thanks to the help of your music....
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