The Cutting Room Floor
Over the Rhine · 2002
56 min · 13 tracks · rock & roll · traditional folk music · gospel
A tapestry of folk-infused melodies woven with introspective lyrics and delicate harmonies.
Why this album works
This album is significant as it highlights Over the Rhine's commitment to artistic authenticity, providing fans with an intimate glimpse into their creative process. It received positive reviews from critics, further establishing their reputation within the Americana scene, and helped build anticipation for their subsequent releases.
- Best for
- steady flow with gentle transitions introspective moments for reflection delicate harmonies for quiet evenings
- Context
- Released in 2002, 'The Cutting Room Floor' came between Over the Rhine's acclaimed album 'Ohio' (1999) and 'Drunkard's Prayer' (2005). This collection of demos and outtakes reflects a period of artistic exploration for the duo, showcasing their evolving sound and lyrical depth. At this stage, they were solidifying their presence in the Americana genre while navigating the independent music landscape.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Emmylou Harris· k.d. lang· Steve Earle
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Spinning 2:48
- 2 Toledo Standout 4:24
- 3 If Nothing Else (Beatbox mix) 4:55
- 4 Toledo (instrumental) 4:38
- 5 Green-Clouded Swallowtail (Version 1.0) 5:52
- 6 I Let It Go Standout 5:31
- 7 Give Me Strength (acoustic) Standout 4:27
- 8 I Radio Heaven (original demo) 4:34
- 9 Goodbye Strings 0:49
- 10 Fairpoint Diary (original demo) 4:46
- 11 It's Never Quite What It Seems (Nashville) 4:16
- 12 Happy and Free 3:48
- 13 Helpless (live) 5:43
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