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Joshua James
- Record Label: Intelligent Noise Records
- Release Date: Nov 6, 2012
- Summary: The third release for the folk singer was produced by Richard Swift.
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- Record Label: Intelligent Noise Records
- Genre(s): Folk, Pop/Rock
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Score distribution:
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Positive: 3 out of 7
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Mixed: 3 out of 7
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Negative: 1 out of 7
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MojoDec 17, 2012From the Top is a mix of folk and rock and Americana, but James bends them all into new and daring shapes. [Jan 2013, p.95]
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Dec 12, 2012James has crafted an envelope of sound to bolster his unique, almost choirboy styled vocals, that's easy to tumble into.
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Feb 14, 2013The biggest complaint about From the Top of Willamette Mountain is that it could have been tightened up a bit more, it’s safe to say that James is an impressive songwriter, a considerable skill to have given how easy it is to churn out singer/songwriter folk these days.
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Dec 12, 2012Joshua James' second release of 2012 is a thoughtful and pleasantly warm collection of songs that are steeped in the sound of Americana.
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Dec 19, 2012The range of effects the place has on the folk singer resulted in his most resonant work yet.
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Dec 12, 2012[There's] an earnestness that often comes across as maudlin.
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UncutDec 12, 2012From the Top of Willamette Mountain sounds more confident than the UK debut he released earlier this year.