How does it compare to the artist's other releases
Good
Value for Money
Satisfactory
Advantages:
well written, wonderfully produced and perfectly sung, great to chill out to .
Disadvantages:
Only 11 songs
Recommend to potential buyers:
yes
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Background
After such a beautiful debut; ‘Trouble’ I was hopeful as to the outcome of Ray LaMontagne’s second album ‘Till the Sun Turns Black’. It seems my hope wasn’t misplaced and after listening to the album (continuously) for a week I wholeheartedly believe that this album is just as good as the first. It seems that LaMontagne has branched off in many different directions from ‘Trouble’ to produce an array of tracks that individually seem very different to his first album yet still having a noticeably familiar sound.
Notable Tracks
The unhurried acoustic guitar combined with the whispered vocals and smooth strings in ‘Can I Stay’ is relaxing and romantic - I have listened to the track over and over. I equally enjoy the eighth track ‘Lesson Learned’ with its aggressive beginning and interesting and intelligent lyrics. Other highlights include ‘You can bring me flowers’ and the charmingly agrestic ‘Empty’.
Places to Listen
• Perfect for a road trip • Lazing in the sunshine
Conclusion
A great follow up album, well written, wonderfully produced and perfectly sung: five stars.
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How does it rate alongside the competition
Outstanding
Cover / Inlay Design and Content
Good
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