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« on: September 22, 2003, 03:01:57 PM » |
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I picked up O, the debut album from Irish singer/songwriter Damien Rice yesterday. Man... what a lovely record.
I haven't had time to really dig into the lyrics yet, but the music is beautiful. Rice's voice reminds me a bit of Jeff Buckley, though without the stunning range. The arrangements are sparse, and yet they create a big, full sound. Most songs consist of Rice playing acoustic guitar, accompanied only by a cello and a female background vocalist whose name escapes me, but her voice is gorgeous.
Anyway, great record. Rice is my favorite new artist of the year. Anyone else heard him?
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« Reply #1 on: September 22, 2003, 03:14:03 PM » |
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No, but it sounds interesting. I'll have to add him to my list of "need to hear" music.
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« Reply #2 on: September 22, 2003, 03:25:19 PM » |
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How would you compare him to Joseph Arthur, Josh? Or would you?
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« Reply #3 on: September 22, 2003, 03:45:54 PM » |
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His album is more interesting, musically, than Arthur's latest, in my opinion.
If you wanna sample/download something off of O, try "Volcano," "I Remember," or "Eskimo," just so you get an idea about...
heck... download the whole thing. Then buy.
Peace out,
Andree
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« Reply #4 on: September 22, 2003, 03:46:46 PM » |
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By the way, Josh... what convinced you to give it a chance?
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« Reply #5 on: September 22, 2003, 04:04:15 PM » |
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His album is more interesting, musically, than Arthur's latest, in my opinion.
I disagree. This album is beautiful, but Arthur's is more diverse and eclectic, more experimental, and much more accessible. And Arthur is a MUCH better songwriter. If you wanna sample/download something off of O, try "Volcano," "I Remember," or "Eskimo," just so you get an idea about...
I'd say that the key songs here are "Volcano," "Cold Water," and "Cheers Darling," but every song is a winner. By the way, Josh... what convinced you to give it a chance? I bought it on a whim. I was at the store buying the new Bowie album yesterday, saw Damien Rice on sale for 12 bucks, remembered you raving about him, and decided to go for it. |
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« Reply #6 on: September 22, 2003, 04:15:03 PM » |
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Mmm. i love damien rice. O is such a great album...makes you want to drift away (to ireland, preferably).
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« Reply #7 on: September 24, 2003, 02:47:06 PM » |
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So... can any of you O fans explain to me what an "eskimo friend" is?
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« Reply #8 on: September 24, 2003, 03:51:55 PM » |
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So... can any of you O fans explain to me what an "eskimo friend" is? Can any of you Wilco fans explain what an American aquarium drinker is? |
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« Reply #9 on: September 24, 2003, 06:03:15 PM » |
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Can any of you Wilco fans explain what an American aquarium drinker is?
Yes, but not on this thread. =) |
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« Reply #10 on: September 24, 2003, 06:06:14 PM » |
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Can any of you Wilco fans explain what an American aquarium drinker is?
Yes, but not on this thread. =) NaziMod!  Should I start a new thread, or find an old one? |
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« Reply #11 on: September 24, 2003, 06:14:48 PM » |
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I don't remember ever having a Wilco thread.
We need one.
And Damien Rice fans, I'm still interested in your interpretation of that song. =)
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« Reply #12 on: September 25, 2003, 03:27:03 PM » |
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So... can any of you O fans explain to me what an "eskimo friend" is? An eskimo friend is simply someone you can look to when you're down. If you're feeling sad and blue and you feel like you can confide in me, then I become your eskimo friend. Simple as that. Peace out, Andree |
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« Reply #13 on: September 25, 2003, 05:15:57 PM » |
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Yeah, I figured that much out, but why call such a friend an Eskimo? Why not call them a Cherakee friend?
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