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.”
David Berkeley
After the Wrecking Ships
RYAN ADAMS
Easy Tiger
Donnie Fritts
Oh My Goodness
Gabrielle Louise
If The Static Clears
KASEY CHAMBERS & SHANE NICHOLSON
Rattlin' Bones
EMBER SWIFT
The Dirty Pulse
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