The Lemon Tree Posted November 28, 2007 Report Share Posted November 28, 2007 Laura Veirs 2004 Americana-driven Carbon Glacier into 2006s Year of Meteors gave us songs wrapped-up in subtle but distinctive art-pop grooves, not too far from the world of The Sea And Cake and Yo La Tengo, with wistfully romantic tunes that break into modestly explosive choruses. Introducing a more isolated songwriting style, augmented by a homespun assortment of crackling instruments - banjo, glockenspiel, piano and vibraphonette, the songs lull you in with their immense simplicity and unerring beauty. Acclaimed singer-songwriter album of the year, pop record Saltbreakers shows Veirs has more than just poetic whimsy up her sleeve, layering intricate guitar lines around fizzing synths. Ocean Night Song invokes comparisons with Bjrks Isobel and Nina Nastasias "Dog". The single Dont Lose Yourself is gorgeous electro-pop, adding Postal Service esque glitchy drum machines to the mix. Saltbreakers sees Veirs writing folky pop tunes that are instantly lovable. Ultimately, by eschewing the careworn vulnerability so favoured by many female artists, Laura Veirs is surprisingly refreshing.Press:Her voice is fairly low-pitched and conversational, but capable of a range of emotion that prevents her from sounding flat; comparisons to Liz Phair and Suzanne Vega are well-founded. (Splendid Magazine)Veirs is routinely compared to Suzanne Vega for the dryness of her delivery and to Beth Orton for the way she melds folk rock with dance sonics. (Pitchfork)Veirs is maybe the gazillionth iteration of the quiet voice and plucked guitar, but she serves as a potent reminder how variable and compelling that combination can be. (Pitchfork)http://www.myspace.com/lauraveirs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Cynic Posted November 28, 2007 Report Share Posted November 28, 2007 I like the 2 albums of hers I've got, so should hopefully be along for this.Is 1.02.08 the 1st of Feb (or the US style 2nd of Jan, in which case I might be 'under the weather')? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarmaTsunami Posted November 28, 2007 Report Share Posted November 28, 2007 This seems very interesting. I quite like this lady. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graeme Posted November 28, 2007 Report Share Posted November 28, 2007 Excited.....it doesn't happen often! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Owl PhD Posted November 28, 2007 Report Share Posted November 28, 2007 Excellent news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Lemon Tree Posted November 29, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2007 I like the 2 albums of hers I've got, so should hopefully be along for this.Is 1.02.08 the 1st of Feb (or the US style 2nd of Jan, in which case I might be 'under the weather')?It's 1st feb.. plenty time for recovery of livers and overdrafts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Mulhern Posted November 29, 2007 Report Share Posted November 29, 2007 Just had a listen and sounds excellent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elizabeth Posted November 29, 2007 Report Share Posted November 29, 2007 I just had a listen on her myspace and, whilst expecting something along the lines of Kate Nash or something, I was very glad that wasn't the case with what I was hearing.Which album of hers should I get first? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graeme Posted November 29, 2007 Report Share Posted November 29, 2007 I just had a listen on her myspace and, whilst expecting something along the lines of Kate Nash or something, I was very glad that wasn't the case with what I was hearing.Which album of hers should I get first?Carbon Glacier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Cynic Posted November 29, 2007 Report Share Posted November 29, 2007 I like Carbon Glacier best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Mulhern Posted November 29, 2007 Report Share Posted November 29, 2007 Carbon GlacierI like Carbon Glacier best.oooooooooooooo same album at exactly the same time!?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graeme Posted November 29, 2007 Report Share Posted November 29, 2007 oooooooooooooo same album at exactly the same time!?!That'll convince her if nothing else will! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Cynic Posted November 29, 2007 Report Share Posted November 29, 2007 Graeme must've been a nano-second faster, the cheeky young whippersnapper:swearing:! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graeme Posted November 29, 2007 Report Share Posted November 29, 2007 Graeme must've been a nano-second faster, the cheeky young whippersnapper:swearing:!I have youth on my side! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Cynic Posted November 29, 2007 Report Share Posted November 29, 2007 I have a youth on my side!Was he giving you a coaly bag ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Owl PhD Posted November 29, 2007 Report Share Posted November 29, 2007 I'd also say Carbon Glacier is best. They're all good though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elizabeth Posted November 29, 2007 Report Share Posted November 29, 2007 Nice. I've gone on less than three opinions before, so, I'll trust you all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOHN BEVERLY Posted December 12, 2007 Report Share Posted December 12, 2007 New VenuePlease Note ,This Show Is Now Being Held At The Tunnels On The 1st Feb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sundance Posted December 12, 2007 Report Share Posted December 12, 2007 Where can i buy tickets for this online? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elizabeth Posted December 12, 2007 Report Share Posted December 12, 2007 Tunnels?ZING! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TR!ΔNGL€ T€€TH Posted January 28, 2008 Report Share Posted January 28, 2008 I might have to head down for this, it sounds interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graeme Posted January 28, 2008 Report Share Posted January 28, 2008 I might have to head down for this, it sounds interesting.Unmissable more like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarmaTsunami Posted January 28, 2008 Report Share Posted January 28, 2008 how much are tickets? 11.50 or 9.50? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TR!ΔNGL€ T€€TH Posted January 29, 2008 Report Share Posted January 29, 2008 Unmissable more like.I feel my arm being twisted... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elizabeth Posted January 29, 2008 Report Share Posted January 29, 2008 Who's the support? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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