Not so new album release but it may be new to some of you. Laura sent me this a few months back and I’ve been playing him in my car for the last few weeks. I’m not even sure if you’ve already blogged about him but just in case you haven’t I wanted to since I can’t get his songs out of my head.
I’ve been in one of those funks lately so my taste in music has been slightly on the pop side not to say this is pop, but it most certainly isn’t Americana, so forgive me if this is not your cup of tea. I promise I have some good old Americana/Folk to post about soon. Thanks Laura for introducing me to City and Colour!
You can find their new video here.
“Bring Me Your Love” is City and Colour’s sophomore studio album. It evolves and adds layers to the sentiments in those vulnerable moments shared by Green on his original independent release. Co-produced by Dan Achen (Junkhouse) and recorded at Catherine North Studio in Hamilton, the first song “Forgive Me” opens with footsteps on a wood floor, the whirling of a nearby fan, and the rustling of Green picking up his acoustic guitar and sitting on a leather chair to perform on the former altar of this church-turned-studio. Every instrument used in the recording is “pre-loved”, vintage gear complementing the warmth and honesty of Green’s compositions – an intentional approach to capture the essence and intimacy of how records used to sound. Instruments and vocals were carefully recorded live off the floor, giving the songs depth and intimacy, and eschewing the cut-and-paste approach that is so common in today’s recordings. The album feels like a throwback to the days when an album’s thrills and beauty were found not just in exceptional songs and musicianship, but also in its blemishes and simplicity.
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Thanks Trini ! Love this album
Nope, never got around to blogging about City & Colour, but thanks for doing so….love the album too….”The Death of Me” is probably my favorite track. Fantastic tune
Can’t say I have ever heard of City and Colour. He seems like one of those artists that makes other musicians want to turn off the radio and go write a song