Pete Yorn is finally carving out a sound that's uniquely him; no more Ryan Adams comparisons are necessary, for the Jersey-born singer/songwriter has written some of the most complex songs of his career to date with Nightcrawler. While the title might suggest something a bit more dark and dramatic, Yorn embraces the warmer sound of his previous work to create a rich, picturesque batch of songs. Having producer Butch Walker in tow is a great move for Yorn, too, for he finally seems content with his artistic place. In addition, producers Tony Berg and Michael Beinhorn focus on the simplicity of Yorn's familiar, country-inspired sound; however, those who reveled in the hungry delivery of his 2001 debut Musicforthemorningafter may question Nightcrawler's natural ock stamp. From the shivering slow build of "Vampyre" and the reaching desire of "For Us" (which also features Dave Grohl on drums) to the road trippin' golden tones of "Maybe I'm Right," Yorn sounds pretty self-assured this time out. The Kinks-ish "Georgie Boy" and the murky synth beats of "Same Thing" highlight more of an experimental side to the guitar-centered Yorn, and such a slight change in sound is swiftly done. The Dixie Chicks' Martie Maguire and Natalie Maines also lend a hand on "The Man," a classic ballad from the natural-born troubadour. Overall, Nightcrawler breathes easily, and despite it missing the fire of his first record, it's a worthy piece of work. "Undercover," which is featured on 2002's Spider-Man soundtrack, and "Splendid Isolation" from the 2004 Warren Zevon tribute Enjoy Every Sandwich: The Songs of Warren Zevon are also included here.
So, I'm usually up to date on my favorite artist's tours, but good ole Pete Yorn snuck one up on me. Luckily I was able to grab a few tickets to this standing room only venue. I've been to Workplay many times (The Black Keys, Ben Lee, Jay Clifford of Jump, Little Children) and these shows were in the Workplay Theatre, which probably could fit 300-500 people. But this show was in a magical pla...
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I just cannot stop listening to Pete Yorn, Butch Walker, and Fall Out Boy. I'm not kidding. For the past couple of months, these three have been played over and over and making me happy.I hated the crowds at the Pete Yorn shows this past weekend, especially at the Wiltern. And the fact that I was eighty miles away from my husband.The House of Blues was pretty enjoyable though, shocking, I kn...
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Oh! It's a Pete Yorn weekend, you guys! I'm seeing him tonight at the Wiltern and tomorrow night at the House of Blues in Anaheim, and I'm so excited. I haven't seen him since June 23, which is pretty much forever, right?PY PY PY!!!1111.
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My girl and I drove down 4 hours down to Mobile last week to check out Pete Yorn, probably the best thing that has ever come out of New Jersey, ever. He was playing at Soul Kitchen, which is a dirty, grungy dive in downtown Mobile, complete with three bars as well as three non-functioning pool tables. We got there around 7 to make sure we would get to see everything, and by everything I mean ...
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Inspired by personal drama and music legends, Pete Yorn’s first studio album in three years and the third in a trilogy that includes musicforthemorningafter and Day I Forgot is probably his best work yet. With songs like Vampyre, Alive and Maybe I’m Right the album has a very classic feel to it and at the same screams Pete Yorn. And there is For Us, a song with a great beat and even better lyr
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So, I'm usually up to date on my favorite artist's tours, but good ole Pete Yorn snuck one up on me. Luckily I was able to grab a few tickets to this standing room only venue. I've been to Workplay many times (The Black Keys, Ben Lee, Jay Clifford of Jump, Little Children) and these shows were in the Workplay Theatre, which probably could fit 300-500 people. But this show was in a magical pla...
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I just cannot stop listening to Pete Yorn, Butch Walker, and Fall Out Boy. I'm not kidding. For the past couple of months, these three have been played over and over and making me happy.I hated the crowds at the Pete Yorn shows this past weekend, especially at the Wiltern. And the fact that I was eighty miles away from my husband.The House of Blues was pretty enjoyable though, shocking, I kn...
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Oh! It's a Pete Yorn weekend, you guys! I'm seeing him tonight at the Wiltern and tomorrow night at the House of Blues in Anaheim, and I'm so excited. I haven't seen him since June 23, which is pretty much forever, right?PY PY PY!!!1111.
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My girl and I drove down 4 hours down to Mobile last week to check out Pete Yorn, probably the best thing that has ever come out of New Jersey, ever. He was playing at Soul Kitchen, which is a dirty, grungy dive in downtown Mobile, complete with three bars as well as three non-functioning pool tables. We got there around 7 to make sure we would get to see everything, and by everything I mean ...
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Hi all, if anyone would like to chat and discuss our love for music just add me on AIM. Screenname: elektroangel
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Inspired by personal drama and music legends, Pete Yorn’s first studio album in three years and the third in a trilogy that includes musicforthemorningafter and Day I Forgot is probably his best work yet. With songs like Vampyre, Alive and Maybe I’m Right the album has a very classic feel to it and at the same screams Pete Yorn. And there is For Us, a song with a great beat and even better lyr
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| 1 Vampyre |
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| 2 For Us |
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| 3 Undercover |
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| 4 Policies |
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| 5 The Man |
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| 6 Maybe I'm Right |
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| 7 Same Thing |
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| 8 Alive |
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| 9 Splendid Isolation |
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| 10 Broken Bottle |
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| 11 How Do You Go On? |
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| 12 Ice Age |
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| 13 Georgie Boy |
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| 14 Bandstand in the Sky |
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