# Bloomed

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***Bloomed*** is the debut album by the American musician [Richard Buckner](/source/Richard_Buckner_(musician)).[1][2] It was released in 1994 via the German label [Glitterhouse](/source/Glitterhouse), and the following year in the United States via [Dejadisc](/source/Dejadisc).[3][4] A 1999 reissue appended five bonus tracks.[5]

## Production

Produced by [Lloyd Maines](/source/Lloyd_Maines), the album was recorded in [Lubbock, Texas](/source/Lubbock,_Texas), with additional studio work taking place in Austin.[6][7] [Butch Hancock](/source/Butch_Hancock) played harmonica on the album; [Ponty Bone](/source/Ponty_Bone) played accordion.[8] Buckner decided to make the album without using a rhythm section.[9]

Buckner has originally intended for *Bloomed* to be a concept album about his lineage and family.[3]

## Critical reception

*[The Washington Post](/source/The_Washington_Post)* wrote that "Buckner's compelling, dust-streaked voice and his knack for visual detail and unexpected metaphor make him a natural disciple of the Lubbock church, but he's still a novice when it comes to the rites of irreverent humor."[10] The *[Nashville Scene](/source/Nashville_Scene)* thought that "Buckner’s ghostly, sensual voice is the perfect vehicle for his bittersweet songs of parting and regret—he often sounds like Dwight Yoakam, only less self-conscious and more literate."[11] The *[Orlando Sentinel](/source/Orlando_Sentinel)* praised Buckner's "genuinely lovely, earthy baritone."[12]

The *[Chicago Tribune](/source/Chicago_Tribune)* determined that *Bloomed* "starts off strong with several melodically driving tunes and cutting lyrical introspection, but after that engaging intro the proceedings start to drag."[13] The *[Austin American-Statesman](/source/Austin_American-Statesman)* considered it "a sorrowful, almost frighteningly emotional album loaded with regrets."[14] *[Spin](/source/Spin_(magazine))* listed it as the 19th best album of 1995.[15]

[AllMusic](/source/AllMusic) thought that "Maines and his small crew of musicians ... give Buckner's songs all the care they deserve, adding to the nuances of the melodies and moods with a master's touch, and Maines' own steel guitar work is especially striking."[16] In a 1997 concert review, *[The New York Times](/source/The_New_York_Times)* noted the "dark, poetic lining to his sparse songs, an edge that made his album *Bloomed* one of 1995's most compelling debuts."[17] Reviewing a 1999 reissue, *[Pitchfork](/source/Pitchfork_(website))* wrote that "when Buckner veers closer to traditional folk, he invests his songs with an almost apocalyptic urgency."[18]

## References

1. ["Richard Buckner – Bloomed"](https://www.nodepression.com/album-reviews/richard-buckner-bloomed/). *No Depression*. Retrieved 30 December 2021.

1. ["Richard Buckner Biography, Songs, & Albums"](https://www.allmusic.com/artist/richard-buckner-mn0000292948/biography). *AllMusic*

1. [*The Rough Guide to Rock*](https://books.google.com/books?id=Fie47qSuTsoC&pg=PA1967). Rough Guides. December 30, 2003.

1. *MusicHound Rock: The Essential Album Guide*. Visible Ink Press. 1999. p. 170.

1. Jacks, Kelso (Jun 14, 1999). "Record News". *CMJ New Music Report*. Vol. 58, no. 622. p. 11.

1. Wolff, Kurt (May 1995). "Southern Exposure". *Spin*. Vol. 11, no. 2. p. 30.

1. ["Music Reviews"](https://www.austinchronicle.com/music/1995-11-03/530058/). *The Austin Chronicle*

1. ["Buckner CD Leads Pack by Bay Bands"](https://www.sfgate.com/music/article/Buckner-CD-Leads-Pack-by-Bay-Bands-3036987.php). *SFGate*. April 23, 1995.

1. Dahl, Bill (26 Jan 1996). "Richard Buckner, Monday at Schubas". *Chicago Tribune*. p. O.

1. ["Buckner's Self-Pity Stunts 'Bloomed'"](https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/lifestyle/1995/06/09/buckners-self-pity-stunts-bloomed/3066870f-4168-41b5-85fa-a9af89ec3125/). *The Washington Post*. Retrieved 30 December 2021.

1. Friskics-Warren, Bill. ["A Prince Among Men"](https://www.nashvillescene.com/arts_culture/a-prince-among-men/article_53770eae-f537-54e9-9489-a6dd641c3197.html). *Nashville Scene*

1. Gettelman, Parry (16 June 1995). "Richard Buckner". *Orlando Sentinel*. p. 4.

1. Dickinson, Chris (9 June 1995). "Richard Buckner, Michael Fracasso, Friday at Schubas". *Chicago Tribune*. p. O.

1. Riemenschneider, Chris (7 Mar 1996). "Regrets, he's had a few: But then again, mentioning them seems to pay off for Richard Buckner". *Austin American-Statesman*. p. 9.

1. Marks, Craig (Jan 1996). "20 Best Albums of '95". *Spin*. Vol. 11, no. 10. p. 63.

1. ["Bloomed"](https://www.allmusic.com/album/bloomed-mw0000172796). *AllMusic*

1. Strauss, Neil (April 26, 1997). ["Down Obscure Corridors, in No Particular Direction"](https://www.nytimes.com/1997/04/26/arts/down-obscure-corridors-in-no-particular-direction.html). *The New York Times*

1. ["Richard Buckner: Bloomed"](https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/999-bloomed/). *Pitchfork*

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