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.”GINA FORSYTH
Promised Land
Jack Radcliff & Al Oliveira
Two Hot to Handle
Neil Young
Live at Massey Hall, 1971
TEDDY THOMPSON
Upfront & Down Low
Buddy Miller
Universal United House of Prayer
JONATHON EDWARDS
My Love Will Keep
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