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Year Of Meteors
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This is the fifth album for the Seattle-based singer-songwriter.
| LABEL: | Nonesuch |
| RELEASE DATE: | 23 August 2005 |
| DISCS: | 1 disc |
| GENRE(S): | Indie, Rock, Singer-Songwriter |
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The average user rating for this album is 8.1 (out of 10) based on 20 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
Jeremy F gave it a9:
This is definitely a captivating, enchanting, magically pictured album. Veirs' "okay" voice is in fact what makes it so enjoyable. She proves that with great instrumental work, and some beautiful lyrics (many including nature-scenes and scopes) you can get by without a perfect voice. However, despite the beautiful imagery and the whole porcelain-fragile gorgeousness, this album is NOT better than it's 2-time predecessor "Troubled By The Fire." That record captured each song in a beautiful cocoon that just let you gaze blinded-by-beauty. The guitar work was excellent there, and it is no exception here, but i think Veris is a TINY bit more capable than this.
mads l gave it a6:
this effort is nowhere near as captivating as the stunningly beautiful predecessor, Carbon Glacier. that album had a haunting quality to it and a cool elegance - this new album is more laid back, warm-sounding and band oriented. it kind of smoothes the edges off of veirs' brilliant songwriting ability.
Adriano C gave it a10:
The more I listen to this album, the better it gets. It takes me to beaches and to the backstage of a concert; dream pop indeed. "Year of meteors" is damn perfect.
Ian gave it a9:
This is a great album - fabulous melodies (remember them?), engaging lyrics, interesting noises throughout. I really enjoyed the previous album (Carbon Glacier) - and it took me a few listens to get into this, and I now believe Year of Meteors is better. I don't know if it's alt.country, or folk pop, or alt.pop or whatever - buy this record.
Chris in Australia gave it a9:
Seem to read a lot of comments around the place inferring that Laura's sound is not very original and that it is a bit cliched. I completely disagree. I think her songwriting and sound is both unique and fantastic. I don't think that Meteors is quite as good as her previous Carbon Glacier, but it is close! I enjoy her lyrics especially, they always take me on a journey and fill my mind with all sorts of images. Not many artists can do that!
Kaylie gave it a1:
Generally Unfavorable. Laura Veirs inherits the legacy of pop pseudo-intellectualism crafted for mass consumption. Nonesuch is rife with this kind of toothless stuff. But if you think bands like Wilco are clever and moving, you might like this.
Way gave it a2:
Catchy but stale nerd pop with a pretty voice and a dull detachment.
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