New Wax
New Hampshire-born Ray LaMontagne is set to release his third album entitled Gossip In The Grain on October 14th through RCA Records. We've been fortunate enough to receive an advance copy of the album here at Captain Obvious and let me assure you that it's amazing. LaMontagne once again pairs up with producer Ethan Johns, whose incredible resume includes the likes of Ryan Adams' Heartbreaker and Whiskeytown's Pneumonia. Blessed with one of the more distinct voices you'll hear, LaMontagne finds himself expanding on his solo tendencies and incorporating more of a group dynamic. Rather than relying on Johns as instrumentalist, LaMontagne is joined by members of his touring band on the bulk of the album and guest vocalist Leona Naess appears on two tracks. The album opens with the throwback horn-driven soul jam "You Are The Best Thing," which sounds like it could very well be in the Motown back catalog. The ethereal "I Still Care For You," stands out as an early favorite with its borderline psychedelic feel, and from the comical "Meg White" to the back-porch folk ditty "Hey Me, Hey Mama," Gossip In The Grain finds LaMontagne spreading his creative wings. Gossip In The Grain ultimately plays out as the talented songwriter's most diverse album to date.
Listen:
MP3: Ray LaMontagne - You Are The Best Thing (Link Removed Per Request)
MP3: Ray LaMontagne - Let It Be Me (Link Removed Per Request)
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9 comments:
Then wtf?? Why brag if you ain't gonna leak the bitch?!
I am also awaiting the album, but I can deal with a couple of final drafts of the songs (unlike "anonymous"). I really like "Let It Be Me", classic RLM.
Thanks Cap.
Oh to be Captain today! I can't wait to hear this album. A few weeks ago, I read that Leona Naess would be with him for a few shows which I thought was great, but this is the first I have heard that she'll be on the album. Ray and Leona make an awesome pair. I can't wait for that Nashville show.
Thanks, Capt.
Friends, three questions - one of which is rather rhetorical.
Is this stuff not amazing?
This is his third record?
How have I missed this guy?
Yeah, definitely. Bragging and not leaking is really bourgeoisie.
Here's some exclusive videos of some of the new songs:schoberg.net
just go to his myspace page and listen to it
Saw him and Leona in Boston last night. Pretty impressive. He played several new tunes. I haven't heard the album yet, but the show was phenomenal.
Saw Ray at the Opera house in Boston over the weekend. The show was excellent..there were a couple of idiots who pissed Ray off in the front row, and Ray got pissed and had them thrown out. The audio was captured and posted here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2dLWABGYsyM
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