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Having both the debut and follow up albums I was really looking forward to hearing this, especially as I am going to a concert as part of the Gossip in the Grain tour when Ray visits Nottingham later this month.
My first impression of this album was that it had a much more polished finish ... Read review
Gossip in the Grain, Ray LaMontagne's third full length, is a slightly different record ... more
from 2007's Till the Sun Turns Black. But then that album was of course a move on from his 2004 debut, Trouble. Obviously creative progression is a large part of La...
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Gossip in the Grain, Ray LaMontagne's third full length, is a slightly different record ... more
from 2007'sTill the Sun Turns Black. But then that album was of course a move on from his 2004 debut,Trouble. Obviously creative progression is a large part of LaMo...
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Gossip in the Grain, Ray LaMontagne's third full length, is a slightly different record ... more
from 2007's Till the Sun Turns Black. But then that album was of course a move on from his 2004 debut, Trouble. Obviously creative progression is a large part of LaMontagnes vision, which chimes well with that of his pal and producer Ethan Johns (Kings of Leon, Ryan Adams). On Gossip in the Grain, they offer a rainbow mix of mellow "Bonnie Prince Billy"-style Americana, brassy Memphis soul and meandering folk. The horn-fuelled opener "You Are the Best Thing", gets the record off to a flying start, but LaMontagne soon settles into a more introspective groove with the folksy "Let It Be Me" and the more expansive "Sarah", a tune that wouldnt be out of place on Van Morrison's Astral Weeks. LaMontagne continues to careen casually across a plethora of styles, from the psychedelic "I Still Care for You", and the upbeat "Meg White", (an ode to the White Stripes drummer), to the catchy banjo-and-trumpet of "Hey Me, Hey Mama". Infectiously free-wheeling yet beautifully focused, this is arguably LaMontagnes most career-defining album to date. --Paul Sullivan
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Gossip in the Grain, Ray LaMontagne's third full length, is a slightly different record ... more
from 2007'sTill the Sun Turns Black. But then that album was of course a move on from his 2004 debut,Trouble. Obviously creative progression is a large part of LaMontagnes vision, which chimes well with that of his pal and producer Ethan Johns (Kings of Leon, Ryan Adams). On Gossip in the Grain, they offer a rainbow mix of mellow "Bonnie Prince Billy"-style Americana, brassy Memphis soul and meandering folk. The horn-fuelled opener "You Are the Best Thing", gets the record off to a flying start, but LaMontagne soon settles into a more introspective groove with the folksy "Let It Be Me" and the more expansive "Sarah", a tune that wouldnt be out of place on Van Morrison'sAstral Weeks. LaMontagne continues to careen casually across a plethora of styles, from the psychedelic "I Still Care for You", and the upbeat "Meg White", (an ode to the White Stripes drummer), to the catchy banjo-and-trumpet of "Hey Me, Hey Mama". Infectiously free-wheeling yet beautifully focused, this is arguably LaMontagnes most career-defining album to date.--Paul Sullivan
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Advantages: A different sound from the first two albums Disadvantages: Not as good as the first two albums in my opinion
...concert as part of the Gossip in the Grain tour when Ray visits Nottingham later this month.
My first impression of this album was that it had a much more polished finish to it and feels like a much bigger production, which at first I was not sure if I liked. The first two albums are very much just Ray and a guitar with a little drum in the background, but this feels quite different.
The album still uses Ray's voice ... .../>
10. Gossip in the grain
The title track. This starts slowly with flute and guitar followed by a whispery Ray. It is actually not as strong as some of the other tracks, so I guess Ray just liked the title and thought it would be great as the album name too.
Overall this is another great album from Ray. He admits on his website www.raylamontagne.com that he has changed his style a bit for this album and has done a ... more
This is the third album from American singer-songwriter Ray Lamontagne. I would place Ray Lamontagne in the easy listening genre, and would urge everyone to listen to at least one track of his.
Having both the debut and follow up albums I was really looking forward to hearing this, especially as I am going to a concert as part of the Gossip in the Grain tour when Ray visits Nottingham later this month.
My first impression of this album was that it had a much more polished finish to it and feels like a much bigger production, which at first I was not sure if I liked. The first two albums are very much just Ray and a guitar with a little drum in the background, but this feels quite different.
The album still uses Ray's voice in a way different to any other artist, if you are unfamiliar with his music, his voice is quite unique in the way it is very rough and whisper like in places but has strength when it is needed.
1. You are the best thing This is a very strong start to the album with a lot more backing than is the usual style of Ray with backing singers in the chorus.
2. Let it be me This song slows the pace down a bit and it more the normal style I am used to from Ray, with some touching lyrics.
3. Sarah This is definitely back to old school Ray with heavy emphasise on guitar and a whispery vocal.
4. Still care for you Ray is quite hard to hear above the instruments in this track, which I can't decide if I like or not, this is probably my least favourite track on he album.
5. Winter birds Another slow song, not a favourite but I wouldn't necessarily skip it every time.
6. Meg White This is one of my favourite tracks, it starts like a Wild West movie and changes to a pop/rock sound, and I could see this one doing well in the charts if he released it as a single.
7. Hey me, Hey Mama This has a blues feel to it with the lyrics and the music although the words don't really make much sense.
8. Henry nearly killed me (It's a shame) This is a fast paced song and I am looking forward to hearing this one performed live as I think it will sounds great! This is one of my favourites.
9. A falling through This is another slow starter but if you listen to the words you realise what a nice song it is. Leona Naess joins him for this one and it makes a really great sound.
10. Gossip in the grain The title track. This starts slowly with flute and guitar followed by a whispery Ray. It is actually not as strong as some of the other tracks, so I guess Ray just liked the title and thought it would be great as the album name too.
Overall this is another great album from Ray. He admits on his website www.raylamontagne.com that he has changed his style a bit for this album and has done a few collaborations which he normally would not do, but decided to try for this album. He sings with Leona Naess on a couple of tracks, she was his warm up act on his Trouble tour and received a warm welcome from the crowd. Although this is a good album I don't think that it is as good as his previous two albums.
You can pick this album up for around £8 on various websites, check it out for the best deal.
** Just to let you know the concert was great, if a little dis-jointed with a couple of power cuts thrown in, he performed all his big tracks from his previous 2 albums and did 3 songs for his encore!**
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Product details
Title
Gossip In The Grain
Performer
Ray LaMontagne
Genre
Rock & Pop
Release Date
02/03/2009
Original Release Year
2008
Label / Distributor
14th Floor / Cinram Logistics
Pieces in Set
1
Studio / Live
Studio
Format
Performer
EAN
5051865102021
Catalogue Number
5186510202
Additional notes
Album Notes
Described by his website as "his most creative and emotionally expansive collection to date", Ray LaMontagne's third album is also his third with prolific producer Ethan Johns. Joined for two songs by British folk artist Leona Naess, the album was recorded in Box, England and is expected to replicate the cult success of 2006's 'Till The Sun Turns Black' and his critically acclaimed debut 'Trouble'.
Titles on disc 1
1.
You Are The Best Thing
2.
Let It Be Me
3.
Sarah
4.
I Still Care For You
5.
Winter Birds
6.
Meg White
7.
Hey Me Hey Mamma
8.
Henry Nearly Killed Me (It's A Shame)
9.
Falling Through
10.
Gossip In The Grain
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