All Maps Welcome is the third album from Tom McRae, after his self-titled album, Tom McRe, and then Just Like Blood. I first heard this album when I was given a free taster to it, which played about 30 seconds of each song; this then led me to buy the full album. I was already a fan, and ... Read review
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All Maps Welcome is the third album from singer-songwriter Tom McRae, perhaps one of
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British music's best kept secrets. Despite the critical acclaim (including a Mercury Prize nomination for his debut album), he still struggles to get the profile of fe...
British music's best kept secrets. Despite the critical acclaim (including a Mercury Prize nomination for his debut album), he still struggles to get the profile of fe...
British music's best kept secrets. Despite the critical acclaim (including a Mercury Prize nomination for his debut album), he still struggles to get the profile of fellow troubadour Damien Rice. Recorded in three weeks, with the assistance of members of Beck's backing band, All Maps Welcome has an admirably low-key and raw sound. But as it deals with the dissolution of a long-term relationship, it does skirt worryingly close to wallowing in self-pity and lyrical self-indulgence--two things that McRae has never been known for. And with that as its subject matter, it hardly qualifies as a party record. If deep and thoughtful is your thing though, this is for you. --Robert Burrow
Advantages: McRaes usual thought-provoking lyrics Disadvantages: Not as easy to get absrobed into as previous albums
All Maps Welcome is the third album from Tom McRae, after his self-titled album, Tom McRe, and then Just Like Blood. I first heard this album when I was given a free taster to it, which played about 30 seconds of each song; this then led me to buy the full album. I was already a fan, and was looking forward to seeing him when he toured last year. His dark lyrics and melancholy melodies really blew me away, and I wanted to hear more.
In this album, ... ...explain their favourite songs as all being different. I was confused as to which ones I would like the best and which songs wouldn’t stand out for me as usually there are obvious songs which everyone likes above others. There were a few clear ones that stood out for me more than others on the album, such as Strangest Land and The Hummingbird Song.
For The Restless – I think this is definitely a good song to begin the album with, and reminds me of ...
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Label / Distributor: db/Arista / Sony BMG/Arvato Services
Producer: Tom McRae; Joe Chicarelli
Pieces in Set: 1
Studio / Live: Studio
Stereo: Stereo
Format: Performer
EAN: 828766895025
Catalogue Number: 82876689502
Additional notes
Album Notes: ALL MAPS WELCOME is an 11-track release by Tom McRae that includes the tracks "For The Restless" and "My Vampire Heart," and features members of Beck's band.
Titles on disc 1
1.: For The Restless
2.: Hummingbird Song
3.: Girl Who Falls Downstairs
4.: How The West Was Won
5.: Packing For The Crash
6.: It Ain't You
7.: Strangest Land
8.: My Vampire Heart
9.: Silent Boulevard
10.: Still Lost
11.: Border Song
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