Archive for the ‘ Singer/Songwriter ’ Category

Damien Rice: O

Recorded with a portable studio, O is possibly one of the best albums I have encountered.  Everything from beautiful harmonies from Lisa Hannigan to the soft cello on tracks like “Volcano,” you will not feel like this album short hands you in any way. As beautiful as the music may be, most of the lyrics are quite [ READ MORE ]

Neil Young: Live at Massey Hall

Neil Young’s Live at Massey Hall is part of his private archive collection that has been released in recent years.  This recording dates back to 1971 and was finally released to the public in 2007.  I was never a fan of Neil Young, not because of distaste but from lack of exposure.  While working at [ READ MORE ]

Jose Gonzalez: In Our Nature

In Our Nature is Jose Gonzalez’ second major release.  This Swedish singer/songwriter has been gracing us with beautiful guitar melodies since he his the scene.  His vocals (like most music) are not done in a way that is supported by the band.  Rather, Gonzalez seems to make everything go together to make one great piece [ READ MORE ]

Denison Witmer: Safe Away

Originally released in 2000, Safe Away has seen various forms including a re-release in 2006.  This debut album from Denison Witmer has been on my playlist since I first heard it in 2002 from my friends Josh.  Incidentally, he actually first discovered Denison at a Cornerstone Music Festival in southern Illinois.  Just one of the [ READ MORE ]