2007-11-05
Although it’s a contradiction to describe Korby Lenker’s fourth solo album as both ethereal and earthy, there it is. Lenker’s breathy, breathtaking voice has all the components of an otherworldly dream sequence, but this album is softly stunning in its minimalism … a man, his thoughts and an acoustic guitar. And his lyrics reveal a sense of humor and confident humility that is unabashedly honest … “and lover, lover, tell me twice, do you think that I sing nice? Are my vices worth the price of pretty music?” Standout tracks include #2, “Papercuts,” #4, “Cedars of Lebanon” and #8, “Dog Down to the River.” Reviewed by Sara Cosgrove Track #11, “Come Closer,” contains “fuck.”Ryan Koenig
Two Different Worlds
John Craigie
No Rain, No Rose
LEONARD COHEN
Selections From Live In London
CLOTHESLINE REVIVAL
They Came From Somewhere
Allison Downey
Across The Sea
ROOSEVELT DIME
FULL HEAD OF STEAM
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