Artist: Anders Osborne
Album: Peace
Bitrate: 246kbps avg
Quality: EAC Secure Mode / LAME 3.98.4 / -V0 / 44.100Khz
Label: Alligator
Genre: Blues
Size: 93.96 megs
PlayTime: 0h 50min 46sec total
Rip Date: 2013-10-12
Store Date: 2013-10-11

Track List:
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01. Peace                            6:47
02. 47                               4:44
03. Let it Go                        4:35
04. Windows                          4:59
05. Five Bullets                     3:10
06. Brush Up Against Me              2:37
07. Sentimental Times                4:53
08. Dream Girl                       4:23
09. Sarah Anne                       5:43
10. I'm Ready                        4:08
11. My Son                           4:47

Release Notes:
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Peace continues the extraordinary run of work Anders Osborne has produced since
joining Alligator records. American Patchwork consolidated his reputation as a
great songwriter while forging a new sound that left his roots-rock past behind
for a light/heavy dichotomy that contrasted fierce, electric guitar-driven hard
rock pieces with thoughtful folk songs. Black Eyed Galaxy added a decidedly
psychedelic touch to the mix and this yearÆs EP Three Free Amigos showcased the
more introspective side of his songwriting.

The title of this album suggests that Osborne has reached a point where he has a
reasonable perspective on his own art. One thing you donÆt look for in OsborneÆs
work is irony, so the cover photo of a young girl intently flipping the bird
doesnÆt make me search for hidden meanings. Accordingly, ôWindowsö is a sober
look back at his lost days riding with the devil; ôIÆm Ready,ö a kind of pledge
to himself to continue on the path to sobriety; ôSarah Anne,ö ôDream Girl,ö and
ôMy Sonö are love songs to his family. These songs, which turn on the dynamic
contrast between hard rock and acoustic sounds that has become OsborneÆs
trademark, are not as sonically conceptual or as densely textured as on the
previous two LPs; they are classic constructions with accompaniment suited to
the mood of each song. The elegiac ôSentimental Timesö has a dreamy, almost
Procol Harum feel. The title track opens with a white noise drone that breaks to
a stately guitar-driven ballad. ô47ö and ôFive Bulletsö ride taffy-pull funk
backbeats, while ôLet It Goö inverts that rhythm and ôWindowsö ratchets it up to
another level. All four of those tracks are built around intense grooves cut by
bassist Carl Dufrene and drummers Eric Bolivar and Brady Blade. Those grooves
build terrific tension that underscore the urgency of OsborneÆs lyrics and his
sweeping, virtuoso guitar playing. Every gesture, every lick, every vocal nuance
is perfectly placed on this masterful record, the work of a great artist at the
absolute top of his game.



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Artist: Anders Osborne
Album: Peace
Bitrate: 246kbps avg
Quality: EAC Secure Mode / LAME 3.98.4 / -V0 / 44.100Khz
Label: Alligator
Genre: Blues
Size: 93.96 megs
PlayTime: 0h 50min 46sec total
Rip Date: 2013-10-12
Store Date: 2013-10-11

Track List:
--------
01. Peace                            6:47
02. 47                               4:44
03. Let it Go                        4:35
04. Windows                          4:59
05. Five Bullets                     3:10
06. Brush Up Against Me              2:37
07. Sentimental Times                4:53
08. Dream Girl                       4:23
09. Sarah Anne                       5:43
10. I'm Ready                        4:08
11. My Son                           4:47

Release Notes:
--------
Peace continues the extraordinary run of work Anders Osborne has produced since
joining Alligator records. American Patchwork consolidated his reputation as a
great songwriter while forging a new sound that left his roots-rock past behind
for a light/heavy dichotomy that contrasted fierce, electric guitar-driven hard
rock pieces with thoughtful folk songs. Black Eyed Galaxy added a decidedly
psychedelic touch to the mix and this year’s EP Three Free Amigos showcased the
more introspective side of his songwriting.

The title of this album suggests that Osborne has reached a point where he has a
reasonable perspective on his own art. One thing you don’t look for in Osborne’s
work is irony, so the cover photo of a young girl intently flipping the bird
doesn’t make me search for hidden meanings. Accordingly, “Windows” is a sober
look back at his lost days riding with the devil; “I’m Ready,” a kind of pledge
to himself to continue on the path to sobriety; “Sarah Anne,” “Dream Girl,” and
“My Son” are love songs to his family. These songs, which turn on the dynamic
contrast between hard rock and acoustic sounds that has become Osborne’s
trademark, are not as sonically conceptual or as densely textured as on the
previous two LPs; they are classic constructions with accompaniment suited to
the mood of each song. The elegiac “Sentimental Times” has a dreamy, almost
Procol Harum feel. The title track opens with a white noise drone that breaks to
a stately guitar-driven ballad. “47” and “Five Bullets” ride taffy-pull funk
backbeats, while “Let It Go” inverts that rhythm and “Windows” ratchets it up to
another level. All four of those tracks are built around intense grooves cut by
bassist Carl Dufrene and drummers Eric Bolivar and Brady Blade. Those grooves
build terrific tension that underscore the urgency of Osborne’s lyrics and his
sweeping, virtuoso guitar playing. Every gesture, every lick, every vocal nuance
is perfectly placed on this masterful record, the work of a great artist at the
absolute top of his game.



This NFO File was rendered by NFOmation.net