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Artist: Glen Hansard Album: Didn't He Ramble Bitrate: 211kbps avg Quality: EAC Secure Mode / LAME 3.98.4 / -V0 / 44.100Khz Label: Anti- Genre: Indie Size: 62.24 megs PlayTime: 0h 39min 20sec total Rip Date: 2015-09-18 Store Date: 2015-09-18 Track List: -------- 01. Grace Beneath The Pines 3:31 02. Wedding Ring 4:47 03. Winning Streak 3:21 04. Her Mercy 4:46 05. McCormack's Wall 4:39 06. Lowly Deserter 3:02 07. Paying My Way 3:34 08. My Little Ruin 4:26 09. Just To Be The One 3:13 10. Stay The Road 4:01 Release Notes: -------- Glen Hansard has built a career, now 25 years strong, on struggle. His impassioned songs mostly veer between the exhausting struggle to make it professionally (ôPavement Tuneö) and the numbing struggle to keep the affections of a romantic partner (ôWhat Happens When the Heart Just Stopsö). The musicians surrounding him doesnÆt matter. Pick up any Frames or Swell Season record, or his first solo release, 2012Æs Rhythm and Repose, to find him chipping away at those two pillars. Now at 45, with ôAcademy Award-winnerö tagged along with his name like a medical degree and packing in fervent supporters at majestic venues across the globe, that youthful thirst to prove oneself (and all the doubt that accompanies it) serves him no more. HeÆs even eschewed the role of the tortured unrequited lover on his second solo outing. Instead, DidnÆt He Ramble offers up prayers to friends and family ù and not with mere platitudes, but surges of white-hot honesty delivered in HansardÆs spoonful of sugar timbre. In many ways, these 10 tracks serve as spiritual companions to ôSong of Good Hopeö, the worldÆs most heartrending pep talk that closes out Rhythm and Repose. Written for the late brother of this sophomore solo outingÆs co-producer, Thomas Bartlett, the tune manages to convey good will, hope, and pleading, while also coping with the inevitable. This album keenly understands a favorite expression of ôLate Showö host Stephen ColbertÆs mother: ôWhatÆs the use of being Irish if you donÆt know your life is going to break your heart.ö Fittingly, Hansard, a born and bred Dubliner, called DidnÆt He Ramble the hardest record to make, in an interview with Q Magazine. His hard-won wisdom allows him to recognize that raging against bloodthirsty record executives and unfaithful women ù no matter how satisfying ù takes less grace than calling someone home. Piano and mandolin-drenched first single ôWinning Streakö skips along casually and loosely in the spirit of Bob DylanÆs ôForever Youngö. But this is more than just throwing an arm around a troubled pal; this is a handwritten letter youÆd keep folded up in your pocket to take out and read over and over until it begins to tear at the creases, the text allowing you to muster up strength and courage in rough times. Honeyed guest vocals by Sam Amidon and Iron & WineÆs Sam Beam further cement the songÆs ôjust a couple of guys trading verses around Levon HelmÆs kitchenö vibe. ôHer Mercyö serves as a horn-dusted road map to letting go. A staple of HansardÆs live shows for the last couple of years, the song has morphed from dipping a toe into the waters of gospel to a full-on Sunday revival, Hansard a welcome and comforting presence at the pulpit. A swaying choir, curiously kept an arms-length away, buoys the sermon. The albumÆs standout track, ôLowly Deserterö, showed up on YouTube last year with just Hansard and touring trombonist Curtis Fowlkes. Even stripped down, the song evoked a ripe New Orleans sensibility. The album version finds Hansard leading a second line parade in Dr. JohnÆs honor. Despite being recorded in various locales (New York, Dublin, WilcoÆs The Loft in Chicago, and the FramesÆ longtime haunt, Black Box Studio in France, with former bandmate Dave Odlum), the album remains cohesive and builds on the workshopping Hansard undertook while on a small tour last winter. HeÆs often lamented the difficulty of capturing his rambunctious stage energy in the studio ù no doubt thereÆs still room for these pieces to blossom in a live setting, especially weaker tracks like the shuffling blues wannabe ôWedding Ringö. While it might not capture his energy, DidnÆt He Ramble fully illustrates HansardÆs deep empathy. The songwriter says he really ôdug deepö for these songs, chasing specific ideas instead of settling for something with a pretty sound. ôMy Little Ruinö, which reaches out to a friend prone to self-sabotage, manages to check off both boxes. Hansard starts off gently, coaxing the recluse away from a poisonous crowd via a soft guitar pitter-pattering like raindrops against a window. The backing band swells to match HansardÆs growing frustration at his friendÆs careless misuse of talent before expanding and extending an olive branch. In contrast, album opener ôGrace Beneath the Pinesö solemnly turns inward, Hansard focusing on overcoming his own shortcomings. It maintains a hymn-like momentum, save for a small break when Hansard lets loose with his trademark vein-bulging wail: ôIÆll get through this.ö At this point in his career, he doesnÆt need to convince us. This NFO File was rendered by NFOmation.net
Artist: Glen Hansard Album: Didn't He Ramble Bitrate: 211kbps avg Quality: EAC Secure Mode / LAME 3.98.4 / -V0 / 44.100Khz Label: Anti- Genre: Indie Size: 62.24 megs PlayTime: 0h 39min 20sec total Rip Date: 2015-09-18 Store Date: 2015-09-18 Track List: -------- 01. Grace Beneath The Pines 3:31 02. Wedding Ring 4:47 03. Winning Streak 3:21 04. Her Mercy 4:46 05. McCormack's Wall 4:39 06. Lowly Deserter 3:02 07. Paying My Way 3:34 08. My Little Ruin 4:26 09. Just To Be The One 3:13 10. Stay The Road 4:01 Release Notes: -------- Glen Hansard has built a career, now 25 years strong, on struggle. His impassioned songs mostly veer between the exhausting struggle to make it professionally (Pavement Tune) and the numbing struggle to keep the affections of a romantic partner (What Happens When the Heart Just Stops). The musicians surrounding him doesnt matter. Pick up any Frames or Swell Season record, or his first solo release, 2012s Rhythm and Repose, to find him chipping away at those two pillars. Now at 45, with Academy Award-winner tagged along with his name like a medical degree and packing in fervent supporters at majestic venues across the globe, that youthful thirst to prove oneself (and all the doubt that accompanies it) serves him no more. Hes even eschewed the role of the tortured unrequited lover on his second solo outing. Instead, Didnt He Ramble offers up prayers to friends and family and not with mere platitudes, but surges of white-hot honesty delivered in Hansards spoonful of sugar timbre. In many ways, these 10 tracks serve as spiritual companions to Song of Good Hope, the worlds most heartrending pep talk that closes out Rhythm and Repose. Written for the late brother of this sophomore solo outings co-producer, Thomas Bartlett, the tune manages to convey good will, hope, and pleading, while also coping with the inevitable. This album keenly understands a favorite expression of Late Show host Stephen Colberts mother: Whats the use of being Irish if you dont know your life is going to break your heart. Fittingly, Hansard, a born and bred Dubliner, called Didnt He Ramble the hardest record to make, in an interview with Q Magazine. His hard-won wisdom allows him to recognize that raging against bloodthirsty record executives and unfaithful women no matter how satisfying takes less grace than calling someone home. Piano and mandolin-drenched first single Winning Streak skips along casually and loosely in the spirit of Bob Dylans Forever Young. But this is more than just throwing an arm around a troubled pal; this is a handwritten letter youd keep folded up in your pocket to take out and read over and over until it begins to tear at the creases, the text allowing you to muster up strength and courage in rough times. Honeyed guest vocals by Sam Amidon and Iron & Wines Sam Beam further cement the songs just a couple of guys trading verses around Levon Helms kitchen vibe. Her Mercy serves as a horn-dusted road map to letting go. A staple of Hansards live shows for the last couple of years, the song has morphed from dipping a toe into the waters of gospel to a full-on Sunday revival, Hansard a welcome and comforting presence at the pulpit. A swaying choir, curiously kept an arms-length away, buoys the sermon. The albums standout track, Lowly Deserter, showed up on YouTube last year with just Hansard and touring trombonist Curtis Fowlkes. Even stripped down, the song evoked a ripe New Orleans sensibility. The album version finds Hansard leading a second line parade in Dr. Johns honor. Despite being recorded in various locales (New York, Dublin, Wilcos The Loft in Chicago, and the Frames longtime haunt, Black Box Studio in France, with former bandmate Dave Odlum), the album remains cohesive and builds on the workshopping Hansard undertook while on a small tour last winter. Hes often lamented the difficulty of capturing his rambunctious stage energy in the studio no doubt theres still room for these pieces to blossom in a live setting, especially weaker tracks like the shuffling blues wannabe Wedding Ring. While it might not capture his energy, Didnt He Ramble fully illustrates Hansards deep empathy. The songwriter says he really dug deep for these songs, chasing specific ideas instead of settling for something with a pretty sound. My Little Ruin, which reaches out to a friend prone to self-sabotage, manages to check off both boxes. Hansard starts off gently, coaxing the recluse away from a poisonous crowd via a soft guitar pitter-pattering like raindrops against a window. The backing band swells to match Hansards growing frustration at his friends careless misuse of talent before expanding and extending an olive branch. In contrast, album opener Grace Beneath the Pines solemnly turns inward, Hansard focusing on overcoming his own shortcomings. It maintains a hymn-like momentum, save for a small break when Hansard lets loose with his trademark vein-bulging wail: Ill get through this. At this point in his career, he doesnt need to convince us. This NFO File was rendered by NFOmation.net
