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- Summary: The eighth full-length release for the Americana singer-songwriter and his band was self-produced with additional production from Tony Hoffer.
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- Record Label: Rounder
- Genre(s): Country
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| Going to the Country | |
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| Going to the country Where the city cannot touch me No sound of passing cars No drunks from closing bars You see the stars each night Far from... | See the rest of the song lyrics |
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May 16, 2017It’s far more organic than any of the prefab productions that dominate the airwaves these days. The backing horns and sprightly pacing keep the music sounding effortless and bewitching, a traditional approach that’s been part of LaFarge and his namesake band’s signature sound.
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May 16, 2017The ten original tracks evoke familiar songs from yesterday without being derivative or retro.
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UncutMay 16, 2017Though sometimes still prone to cliche, in his finest work--such as the salient balladry of "Bad Dreams" and "Silent Movie"--LaFarge confronts roiling uncertainty and chaos, to great effect. [Jun 2017, p.33]
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May 17, 2017LaFarge backs it up with the joyful noise he and his bandmates bring to all 10 tracks
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May 18, 2017He may evoke old sounds but all his songs are about the present, and that means Manic Revelations isn't a stylistic exercise: it's compelling commentary.
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MojoMay 23, 2017A change in direction, with a consciously smooth production and modern drum sound apparently aimed more at FM radio than wind-up gramophones, leaving precious few rough edges. [Jul 2017, p.94]