Artist: One eskimO
Title: All Balloons
Label: Little Polar
Genre: Alternative
Bitrate: 172kbit av.
Time: 00:40:40
Size: 52.80 mb
Rip Date: 2009-04-18
Str Date: 2009-06-01
1. Hometime 4:31
2. Astronauts 5:05
3. Kandi 3:33
4. Slip 3:38
5. Simpleday 3:14
6. Choclate 4:06
7. Balloons 4:06
8. Chosen One 3:51
9. UFO 4:22
10. Amazing 4:14
Release Notes:
Beautiful, compelling, refreshing and intelligent would quite
easily summarise One eskimO's album All Balloons; however
these words alone simply could not justify the credit that
this record truly deserves. The songs are fresh and exciting
but at the same time warm, welcoming and a joy to listen to,
with romantic, feel good qualities that will make your heart
soar and leave you feeling a certain sense of hope and
happiness.
The genius with which the songs are written is portrayed early
on in the second song on the album; Astronaut. The track opens
with a beautiful piano intro that paves the way perfectly,
setting the scene for the songs gentle acoustic guitar
strumming and harmonic vocals, all of the time supported by an
atmospheric backing that compliments every aspect of the song
. The singer's voice is beautiful but at the same time
masculine - excellent qualities that enable him to appeal to a
wide variety of listeners.
Simpleday is another stand out track. The plucky and up-beat
guitar picking and wordy yet well written lyrics fit perfectly
together, giving the song a real Jason Mraz style feeling. The
words tell a story that is realistic and relevant, that allows
listeners to relate to the song, which is a truly unique and
appealing quality that not many artists are able to achieve.
This is definitely a summer listening record that has the
ability to transport listeners to a beautiful place, whether
they are sitting on a beach somewhere or riding the tube to
work. It can either compliment your surroundings or allow you
to escape to somewhere you would much rather be, all of the
time letting you know that no matter what happens, everything
will be okay in the end.
Amazing is yet another well written and positive song on the
album. A recurring, happy chord structure acts as the
foundations of the track, which deliver helping after helping
of acoustic joy. A subtle drum backing strengthens the track
half way through, all of the time building up to the strong
guitar strumming and vocal core of the song.
Be prepared however, for the come-down track of the album; UFO
- a tear inducing yet crushingly beautiful track that may not
be as heart breaking if it wasn't for the relationship you
can't help but develop with the singer throughout the record.
A moody, ambient, slightly electronic backing (reminiscent of
Massive Attack's Teardrop) is the setting for the song, with
heart-felt vocals that would make the likes of James Blunt
jealous.
This is an exquisite record that will carry you on an
emotional journey. Major and minor elements will keep you
interested in every song with relevant and world-wise lyrics
maintaining your relationship with the singer constantly.
The record almost tells a story without sounding like a
Streets CD, whilst the song writing credibility of the band
remains uncompromised all the way through. This is a genuine
and beautiful album that will leave listeners from all walks
of life united and hopeful, with a sense of appreciation and
understanding of something that they can't quite place their
finger on.