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| Lindstrom Where You Go I Go Too |
| Sunday, September 21, 2008 |
Hans-Peter Lindstrom's latest work, Where You Go I Go Too, is one of this year's best records, and, for me, it's a perfect record. See, two days a week, I work out of town, and the drive takes 55 minutes, if not longer. I can play Where You Go I Go Too, and the record will get me psyched for the day, and by the time "The Long Way Home" fades out, I'm at work and ready to face the day. Lindstrom has a knack of making a beat that's minimalist without being monotonous. These three songs are long, deep dance numbers, but they ebb and flow in a way that is always compelling. At times modern-sounding, at times reminiscent of Giorgio Moroder's work with Donna Summer-- heck, at times I think of ABBA—these songs sink nicely into a groove that gets your adrenaline going without tiring you out. From what I've read, Lindstrom wanted to do that with these songs, and he's succeeded. A wonderful mood record, this.
Listen To: "The Long Way Home (Prins Thomas edit)"
Where You Go I Go Too is available now on Smalltown SupersoundLabels: Lindstrom, reviews l, smalltown supersound |
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| Joe Lapaglia Day Behind |
| Tuesday, July 22, 2008 |
My recent write-up of Benoit Pioulard's Enge reissue led me to discover a wonderful new talent. His name is Joe Lapaglia, and he recently released a digital EP entitled Day Behind. So impressed was I by "Birds Flew By" on Moodgadget's website, I promptly bought the rest of the record. His music is folk tinged with gray atmospherics that at once recalls Elliott Smith (sorry for the cliche) and, at times, such as on the excellent "Moonflower," Pioulard's labelmate Boduf Songs. From what I've heard I'm going to guess he's the only person performing here. Regardless, I love the rich textures of his music; it's sad, but it's hopeful; "Shaking Ghosts" is the sound of walking down a dark dusty New Mexico highway, while the instrumental "Lights in the Road" is as beautiful and as gentle a song you could meet. Some might think folk is a bit 'heard it all before,' but Lapaglia has a deft songwriting touch, and I'm intrigued by this offering.
Listen To: "Birds Flew By"Labels: Joe Lapaglia, Moodgadget, reviews l |
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| Larsen & Friends Abeceda |
| Wednesday, January 16, 2008 |
When I first heard samples of Larsen & Friends' Abeceda, I was impressed.
When I took it out of the mailer, I was enthralled.
When I examined the artwork, I was intrigued.
When I read the lyrics, I was amused.
When I read the liner notes, I was educated.
When I read the lyrics again, I was impressed.
When I listened to the sound recording, I was hushed.
When I contemplated the music, I was overwhelmed.
When I watched the video and contemplated the music, I was weeping.
When I sat at my desk the next day, I was nostalgic.
When I went to Amazon and bought two copies for friends, I was generous.
When I thought about how I was sharing with loved ones one of the most beautiful records I've ever heard, I was, and am, and shall forever be, content.
Listen To: Section One
Abeceda is available from Important RecordsLabels: Abeceda, important records, Larsen, reviews l |
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