Artist: Hozier
Album: Hozier
Bitrate: 222kbps avg
Quality: EAC Secure Mode / LAME 3.98.4 / -V0 / 44.100Khz
Label: Island
Genre: Rock
Size: 119.88 megs
PlayTime: 1h 11min 31sec total
Rip Date: 2014-10-02
Store Date: 2014-10-03

Track List: Disc #1/2
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01. Hozier - Take Me To Church       4:01
02. Hozier - Angel Of Small Death &  3:39
    The Codeine Scene
03. Hozier - Jackie And Wilson       3:43
04. Hozier - Someone New             3:42
05. Hozier - To Be Alone             5:23
06. Hozier - From Eden               4:43
07. Hozier - In A Week (Featuring    5:18
    Karen Cowley)
08. Hozier - Sedated                 3:27
09. Hozier - Work Song               3:49
10. Hozier - Like Real People Do     3:18
11. Hozier - It Will Come Back       4:37
12. Hozier - Foreigner's God         3:45
13. Hozier - Cherry Wine (Live)      4:00

Track List: Disc #2/2
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01. Hozier - In The Woods Somewhere  5:31
02. Hozier - Run                     4:14
03. Hozier - Arsonist's Lullaby      4:26
04. Hozier - My Love Will Never Die  3:55

Release Notes:
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Happily for fans of a man whose name is redolent of a minor character in the
Ross OÆCarroll-Kelly series, thereÆs plenty to appreciate here. And thereÆs
ample evidence that much of the hype is justified.

The album opens with HozierÆs breakthrough song, æTake Me to ChurchÆ, which
showcases his remarkable, soulful vocals in quietly spectacular fashion. A
genuine viral sensation û the YouTube video is near nine million views û it has
been a victim of its success: thereÆs only so much of a good thing one can be
exposed to. But listen to it in the context of this album and it stands up
really well.

That voice is HozierÆs USP, and it sounds pretty special throughout the album.
Dublin producer Rob Kirwan sensibly makes it the star of the show and even when
the arrangements feel a little flat you find yourself being pulled in by the
quality of the vocals.

Much of whatÆs special about this Wicklow man centres on æJackie and WilsonÆ û a
beautifully produced, radio-friendly offering that offers an homage to one of
HozierÆs soul heroes, Jackie Wilson. ôWeÆll name our children Jackie and
Wilson,ö he sings, on the playful, rocking tune, ôand raise them on rhythm ænÆ
blues.ö

Wilson, incidentally, was famed for the intensity of his live performances and
suffered a heart attack through one concert in 1975. He never recovered and died
nine years later.

The album starts off very well and contains at least half-a-dozen excellent
tracks. But it but does veer off quite noticeably towards the end. Rather than
13 tracks and 53 minutes, he might have had a greater impact with 10 songs over
40 minutes.

Despite such reservations, Hozier is someone who looks destined to have an
intriguing career ahead of him.



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Artist: Hozier
Album: Hozier
Bitrate: 222kbps avg
Quality: EAC Secure Mode / LAME 3.98.4 / -V0 / 44.100Khz
Label: Island
Genre: Rock
Size: 119.88 megs
PlayTime: 1h 11min 31sec total
Rip Date: 2014-10-02
Store Date: 2014-10-03

Track List: Disc #1/2
--------
01. Hozier - Take Me To Church       4:01
02. Hozier - Angel Of Small Death &  3:39
    The Codeine Scene
03. Hozier - Jackie And Wilson       3:43
04. Hozier - Someone New             3:42
05. Hozier - To Be Alone             5:23
06. Hozier - From Eden               4:43
07. Hozier - In A Week (Featuring    5:18
    Karen Cowley)
08. Hozier - Sedated                 3:27
09. Hozier - Work Song               3:49
10. Hozier - Like Real People Do     3:18
11. Hozier - It Will Come Back       4:37
12. Hozier - Foreigner's God         3:45
13. Hozier - Cherry Wine (Live)      4:00

Track List: Disc #2/2
--------
01. Hozier - In The Woods Somewhere  5:31
02. Hozier - Run                     4:14
03. Hozier - Arsonist's Lullaby      4:26
04. Hozier - My Love Will Never Die  3:55

Release Notes:
--------
Happily for fans of a man whose name is redolent of a minor character in the
Ross O’Carroll-Kelly series, there’s plenty to appreciate here. And there’s
ample evidence that much of the hype is justified.

The album opens with Hozier’s breakthrough song, ‘Take Me to Church’, which
showcases his remarkable, soulful vocals in quietly spectacular fashion. A
genuine viral sensation – the YouTube video is near nine million views – it has
been a victim of its success: there’s only so much of a good thing one can be
exposed to. But listen to it in the context of this album and it stands up
really well.

That voice is Hozier’s USP, and it sounds pretty special throughout the album.
Dublin producer Rob Kirwan sensibly makes it the star of the show and even when
the arrangements feel a little flat you find yourself being pulled in by the
quality of the vocals.

Much of what’s special about this Wicklow man centres on ‘Jackie and Wilson’ – a
beautifully produced, radio-friendly offering that offers an homage to one of
Hozier’s soul heroes, Jackie Wilson. “We’ll name our children Jackie and
Wilson,” he sings, on the playful, rocking tune, “and raise them on rhythm ‘n’
blues.”

Wilson, incidentally, was famed for the intensity of his live performances and
suffered a heart attack through one concert in 1975. He never recovered and died
nine years later.

The album starts off very well and contains at least half-a-dozen excellent
tracks. But it but does veer off quite noticeably towards the end. Rather than
13 tracks and 53 minutes, he might have had a greater impact with 10 songs over
40 minutes.

Despite such reservations, Hozier is someone who looks destined to have an
intriguing career ahead of him.



This NFO File was rendered by NFOmation.net