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- Summary: The debut solo release for The Walkmen frontman features guest contributions from Rostam Batmanglij of Vampire Weekend, Amber Coffman of Dirty Projectors, Morgen Henderson of Fleet Foxes, former bandmate Paul Maroon and Richard Swift of The Shins.
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- Record Label: Ribbon Music
- Genre(s): Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock
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| I don't think back, I don't need to But I'm always thinking of you Alexandra Yeah my roots are always stronger Dug deep and hard as... | See the rest of the song lyrics |
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Jun 3, 2014In the hands of a less capable frontman and songwriter, Black Hours could have turned out as a cheesy attempt at ’50s pastiche. Instead, it’s a lively, confident, and charming first effort.
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Q MagazineMay 21, 2014There's a small charisma shortfall, but blessed with good songs, Leithauser wears everything well. [Jun 2014, p.113]
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May 27, 2014Black Hours could easily have been Walkmen-lite, but Leithauser's ambition to seize the opportunity, and eschew the obvious, results in an album his voice--and a number of his fans-- has no doubt longed for.
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Alternative PressMay 30, 2014Black Hours [is] loaded with familiar falsetto swoops, cutting middle range and observation mixed with self-reflection. [Jul 2014, p.98]
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Jun 3, 2014Black Hours illuminates Leithauser’s individual abilities for sure. And once he firms up what it is he actually wants to say or at least how he wants to say it, the result will surely be worth leaning in on to process.
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Jun 11, 2014Black Hours is a throwback, but it’s a throwback that could have benefitted from a few more forward-looking ideas.
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Jun 5, 2014On Black Hours, Leithauser tries on a bunch of outfits, and at times those outfits are more costume than something pulled out of his own closet.
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