(Indie-Folk, Singer-Songwriter) Noah Gundersen - Ledges - 2014 (Web), AAC (Tracks), 256 kbps

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Noah Gundersen / Ledges
Жанр: Indie-Folk, Singer-songwriter
Страна: USA (Seattle, WA)
Дата релиза: Feb 11, 2014
Издатель (лейбл): Noah Gundersen Music. Under exclusive license to Dualtone Music Group, Inc
Аудио кодек: AAC
Тип рипа: tracks
Битрейт аудио: 256 kbps
Продолжительность: 45:14
Источник: iTunes
Вшитые тексты: добавлены
Наличие сканов в содержимом раздачи: нет
Треклист:
01. Poor Man's Son (5:14)
02. Boathouse (3:37)
03. Isaiah (3:04)
04. Separator (3:29)
05. Ledges (4:18)
06. Poison Vine (4:45)
07. First Defeat (4:04)
08. Cigarettes (5:41)
09. Liberator (4:01)
10. Dying Now (4:04)
11. Time Moves Quickly (3:02)
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http://noahgundersenmusic.com
Born into a musical but very religious family, Noah Gundersen didn't hear many secular songs as a child, perhaps explaining the subtle and hushed gospel intensity and sincerity he brings to his songs, which, while definitely secular, deal with themes of loss, hope, and personal redemption nonetheless. This set is his first full-length outing following a trio of EPs, and it's a quiet, mostly ballad and lament-heavy sequence that leaves a powerfully subdued and emotional residue. Aided by the presence of his younger sister Abby Gundersen, a gifted string musician who adds violin, cello, piano, and gorgeous vocal harmonies to most of these tracks, Gundersen sounds a bit like the serious narrative side of Jackson Browne if Browne had wandered into Neil Young's Harvest sessions. That's both good and not so good. The best tracks here, like the beautiful "Poor Man's Son," which opens things, and the gorgeous Tom Waits-like lullaby lament "Time Moves Quickly," which closes things, have a kind of quiet strength, a gospel sureness of better days and times, and resound powerfully. Other tracks seem overly serious, with the joy half leached out of them, as if Gundersen forgot that singing is not the same as telling, however sweet the melody and redemptive the intent. One song, "Cigarettes," is so slow that it hardly has a rhythmic pulse at all, full of long, tortured pauses and restarts, a thus stuttered love ballad that still — and this is Gundersen's odd strength — conveys a kind of desperate, restrained passion that makes it emotionally work. This is a low-key, autumnal-sounding album that impresses with its unhurried pace and thoughtful, muted sincerity. The songs sound sad but each carries hope somehow, although a little jump and joy here and there might have given this set a little more spark. Life is lived in the sunshine, too. ©

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The first time I heard Noah Gundersen sing, I think I set a personal record for holding my breath. The song he opened with that night is the same one he’s chosen to open his first full-length record, Ledges. This is a brilliantly calculated move. Let me tell you why. The first half of “Poor Man’s Son” is a cappella, something which serves as an ideal introduction to Gundersen’s greatest strength — his voice. There’s this unrestrained, smoldering earnestness in his voice that resonates in your bones. One hundred percent transparent, you can hear if he’s grimacing or grinning as he sings his stories. I’ll never forget hearing “Fire” live and knowing it would always be one of my favorite songs because of the way he performed it with such intensity in his eyes. He kept rhythm by stomping his foot and each syllable uttered summoned goosebumps. So it’s with these impressions that I listen to Ledges and am swiftly enveloped by its warmth.
Because of Gundersen’s powerful vocals, the best songs are also the sparsest. By “sparse” I mean just a few strings supplied by his guitar and his sister Abby Gundersen’s violin. The title track took me surprise, due to its more lush arrangement and radio-ready sound. Although it’s clear that commercial success is not what Gundersen is after (he’s been approached by numerous major labels), if Taylor Swift doesn’t beg him for a duet, then it only means she hasn’t heard him sing yet.
“Ledges” also frames the album thematically. Gundersen explains, “I’ve lived a great deal compared to most people my own age. I’ve traveled the country playing music, doing what I love for a living. But, in terms of emotional experience, I’ve swept a lot of things under the rug. I started asking questions to people I respect about what it means to be a man and, in a larger sense, a decent human being. This record is the culmination of that process.” From this state of humility and desire to grow, there’s an inherent sense of maturity in his words when he sings. “Here I stand on the edge of the ledges I’ve made/Looking for a steady hand/Here I stand in the land full of rocks and valleys/Tryin’ to be a better man for you.” We believe him, and are also a bit smitten with him. Gundersen is a romantic, although most of the songs about love on this album refer to letting it go. The slow-paced, tender “Cigarettes” finds him comparing an ex-lover to a bad habit that he’s finally rid of (or is he?), yet reminiscing of her beauty by chorus’s end. “But, honey, you’re smooth/Honey, you’re smooth.” Try not to swoon and you will fail.
Ledges finds Noah Gundersen showcasing newfound wisdom and depth, and for that, it sweeps us off our feet. Although it’s difficult to encapsulate the potency of his live show, he does well to keep most of the songs stripped to the essentials, which truly are all he needs. With a voice as gripping as his and such gorgeous instrumental backing by his siblings (his brother plays the drums), he has it made. I think Ledges is a fitting title because, while it represents Gundersen’s journey into a new phase of his life, another interpretation might easily be that he’s on the verge (the ledge) of becoming a household name. Get ready. © thewildhoneypie.com
Despite his young age, Washington-based singer-songwriter Noah Gundersen has wasted no time establishing himself as a musical force to be reckoned with. Bursting on to the scene in the summer of 2008 with his debut EP Brand New World, the then 19-year-old immediately began turning heads with his velvety exposition and razor-sharp lyrics, and would go on to release two additional EPs, as well as a complete album with the help of his former band, The Courage. A regular contributor to popular television dramas such as Sons of Anarchy and The Vampire Diaries, Gundersen’s unique brand of honest indie-folk has garnered a devoted and ever-growing fan base.
On his debut LP Ledges, Gundersen continues to add to his already impressive list of releases by crafting a thought-provoking rollercoaster. Recorded at Seattle’s Studio Litho, the album itself is calculated and unyielding, somersaulting its way around a menagerie of heavy, yet unavoidable topics. The young songwriter’s provocative work has been spread across 11 original tracks, resulting in a cohesive effort whose beauty and focus make it destined for subsequent listens.
This is apparent from the album opener, “Poor Man’s Son.” An integral fixture in Gundersen’s live performance, within seconds listeners are shrouded in ebbing group vocals accompanied only by stark silence. With Noah’s wispy voice leaping just slightly higher than those of his peers, what starts as a gentle ripple slowly swells to a towering crescendo, setting a powerful backdrop for the songs to come.
The album’s title track finds Gundersen searching for relevance by intimately showcasing his inner most fears, all in an effort to find out what makes “a better man.” This pervasive hunt for purpose thrives on structural simplicity, and cascades forward with the support of an airy violin hook. “First Defeat” is another wonderfully accessible track, its relatable lyrics offering a wealth of commercial potential, while “Cigarettes” bounds along with a confidence usually reserved for songs of more upbeat topic matter. The closer, “Time Moves Slowly,” also stands alone. Void of guitar, this melancholy piano arrangement only further confirms Gundersen’s versatility as a musician, providing a pensive sign-off whose tenderness will almost certainly leave jaws on the floor.
I could delve into more detail, but I won’t waste your time. Though I have not referenced every one of Ledges‘ 11 tracks, let me be clear–there is not one bad song on this album. True enough, though some are better than others, at the end of the day, even the smallest diamond is still a diamond. Noah Gundersen has written one of the most gripping debuts in recent memory, and at 24 years old, the sky is the limit for this up-and-comer. I highly suggest you pick up your own copy of Ledges when it hits shelves this coming Tuesday (February 11).
SCORE: 9.5/10
© Review written by: Kyle Florence

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