Don't let the name fool you; singer/songwriter José González is a Swedish-born and -raised son of Argentine parents. His debut album, Veneer, is a striking collection of hushed and autumnal indie pop bedroom songs that reside on the hi-fi end of the lo-fi spectrum. González is definitely a member of the "quiet is the new loud" school as founded by Elliott Smith and the Kings of Convenience. Veneer is about as intimate as they come; it sounds like he is sitting right on the end of your bed singing just for you. At times, González is a little more forceful than most of his schoolmates, often working himself into a tightly spinning ball of emotion (as on the driving "Lovestain" and the bluesy "Hints"). At these moments his voice is reminiscent of Mark Kozelek, only without the wild flights of pretension. Mostly though, he is content to cruise along on mellow vocals double-tracked behind gently plucked and strummed acoustic guitars. The beautiful "Heartbeats," "Deadweight on Velveteen," and the gently rollicking "Stay in the Shade" are the high watermarks of a remarkably focused and promising debut. González is a welcome addition to the q-school of indie pop.
So, I was reading an article the other day about this Sony commercial. I had seen it some time earlier, and again when I went to the British TV Advertising Awards thing at the Walker. It was the second to last commercial they played, just before commercial of the year. Such a great commercial it is, and then after it, to see some guy singing as he does all of these stunts, something as stupid a...
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he's Swedish...did you know that?My guitar teacher turned me onto this guy. Yes, I wish I could play like him. FYI - If you are offering two other wishes...let me know, cuz I've got something really good in mind for wishes #2 & #3 already.
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7:30 pm October 1st at World Cafe Live $20 (+5 dollah fee)*First Vid is with Plan B - UK Hip-Hop artist... the sample is from the song Crosses from Veneer; I really dig this song... second is Stay in the Shade (cool video)*You can link to the World Cafe Live site... "+*HERE*+":http://tickets.worldcafelive.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=2003
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This is not to be missed ! I've seen both these guys ( separately ) and here they are together !!Argentinian-born Swedish singer/songwriter José González is best known for stripping electronic songs to their acoustic essence — his interpretation of the Knife's "Heartbeats" breathes warmth into the original's menacing robo-rock, and his version of Massive Attack's "Teardrop" revels in romantic
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(Image via wikipedia)José González - 2006 June 15Amoeba Music, Hollywood, CA01: Deadweight on Velveteen02: Slow Moves03: All You Deliver04: Stay in the Shade05: Lovestain06: Heartbeats07: Crosses08: Hints See below to downloadJosé González might well be one of the hardest working artists on the tour circuit today. Just this year he's been in Britain, Iceland, the US, Belgium, France, Italy and
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I purchased this release a while ago... and its a tasty listen... this song esp sticks out . Also the remake of the "The Knife" song "Heartbeats"You left a lovestain on my heartAnd you left a bloodstain on the groundBut blood comes off easilyBut blood comes off easilyYou left a lovestain on my heartAnd you left a bloodstain on the groundBut blood comes off easilyBut blood comes off easilyYou l...
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So, I was reading an article the other day about this Sony commercial. I had seen it some time earlier, and again when I went to the British TV Advertising Awards thing at the Walker. It was the second to last commercial they played, just before commercial of the year. Such a great commercial it is, and then after it, to see some guy singing as he does all of these stunts, something as stupid a...
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So I posted the original the other day and someone requested the cover done by José González (originally by The Knife). I know, I know it's a little played out since Sony used it in a TV commercial, but it's a sweet cover none the less.Enjoy.
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released in 2003, another album i have been slow to pick up, veneer is the cleanest most organic acoustic recording i've heard. the form does great justice to jose's playing style and writing. sounds like: red house painters, jim guthrie. i mostly want to call attention to him for those of you who trust me and let you hear before reading any extensive opinions of mine. i recommend "deadwei...
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You get that feeling that every once in awhile where life seems to be getting smaller? Like all your obligations start to blur together? Ah yes, finals week is upon us. Finals week and two part time jobs in my case. It's times like these when a good song can be your saving grace. Something that lets you close your eyes for a minute and drift far away from your paper and your overtime. If yo...
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| 1 Slow Moves |
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| 2 Remain |
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| 3 Lovestain |
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| 4 Heartbeats |
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| 5 Crosses |
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| 6 Deadweight on Velveteen |
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| 7 All You Deliver |
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| 8 Stay in the Shade |
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| 9 Hints |
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| 10 Save Your Day |
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| 11 Broken Arrows |
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