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That Western Skyline | Dawes | 5:58 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Love Is All I Am | Dawes | 5:16 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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When You Call My Name | Dawes | 4:44 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Give Me Time | Dawes | 3:18 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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When My Time Comes | Dawes | 5:08 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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God Rest My Soul | Dawes | 4:58 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Bedside Manner | Dawes | 4:11 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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My Girl to Me | Dawes | 4:51 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Take Me Out of the City | Dawes | 5:11 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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If You Let Me Be Your Anchor | Dawes | 4:25 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Peace In the Valley | Dawes | 6:56 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| Total: 11 Songs |
Album Review
Often billed as the next generation of the Laurel Canyon sound, rootsy quartet Dawes evoke the spirit of their predecessors by matching acoustic-based music reminiscent of the Band or Harvest-era Neil Young with Byrds/Crosby, Stills & Nash-like vocal harmonies and lyrics that aspire to poetry. The quartet's debut album, North Hills (named for the group's Los Angeles area hometown, which is only 20 minutes away from Laurel Canyon), was recorded almost entirely live in the studio to 2" analog tape, an approach perfectly suited to the combo's earthy sound. The disc's producer, Jonathan Wilson, often invited the members of Dawes to join in on informal, multi-generational jam sessions featuring Bright Eyes' Conor Oberst, the Heartbreakers' Benmont Tench, and the Black Crowes' Chris Robinson, and the spare, tasteful vibe of these artists seems to have inspired the feeling of North Hills. Lead vocalist Taylor Goldsmith is a careful wordsmith and endearing, emotive vocalist, coming off a bit like a mix of Gram Parsons and Kings of Leon's Caleb Followill. "When My Time Comes" finds him delivering a rapid-fire Dylanesque monologue about the difficulty of personal maturation, before breaking into a soaring chorus worthy of U2's Bono. Elsewhere, such as on "Bedside Manner" and first single "Love Is All I Am," the band leaves space for more gentle reflection, with lazy drumbeats, loping bass, and subtle organ flourishes creating the musical equivalent of a breezy California sunset.
Customer Reviews
Excellent band. Great album.
I can't believe I'm the first to write a review for this album. This is one of the best albums I've bought in the last few years. I remember seeing Simon Dawes a few years ago opening for Band of Horses and being impressed with these young kids playing high energy power pop with a heavy dose of Beatles and 70s influences. The band has changed its name now and this album is much more mellow. It is incredibly well crafted, well written songs that are heartfelt, melancholy and uplifting. They've taken the best of bands like The Band, CCR, Neil Young etc and made it all new and their own.
Give Me Time, Western Skyline, and When My Time comes are ones to check out first, but just about all the songs are winners.
Every song is worth a listen
Saw Dawes for the first time when they opened for Brett Dennen. Purchased North Hills late that morning after the show, and it's one of the best I have heard all year.
Dawes basic M.O? Simple: harmonious melodies with three or four chords coupled with concise yet deceptively complex lyrics. Their songs speak primarily to that little topic we call love and the relationships we develop in it's pursuit.
I enjoyed every song on this album, a rarity even in these days of iTunes alacarte song purchases and tightly controlled track releases. As a result, North Hills rises above all the other worthy albums I have purchased this year, and I award 5/5 stars!
Amazing Album with Beautiful Lyrics
Like the reviewer below me, I am shocked that there are not more glowing reviews praising Dawes' debut album. Every song brings me to a beautiful place and the lyrics are stunning and evocative. I have been listening to this album for awhile and am finally going to see them perform live two nights in a row. One of the best albums I own in my collection and I've been a music fan for years. As if their credibility on their own is not enough, Robbie Robertson just added them as his live band. Do yourself a favor and download this cd. Then go and pre-order "Nothing is Wrong", their new cd coming out June 7th. You won't regret it, trust.
Biography
Formed: North Hills, CA
Genre: Alternative
Years Active: '00s
Top Albums and Songs By Dawes
| Name | Album | Time | Price | ||
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A Little Bit of Everything | Nothing Is Wrong | 5:39 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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Time Spent in Los Angeles | Nothing Is Wrong | 4:28 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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When My Time Comes | North Hills | 5:08 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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If I Wanted Someone | Nothing Is Wrong | 4:39 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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When My Time Comes (Single Version) | When My Time Comes (Single Version) - Single | 4:59 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Million Dollar Bill | Nothing Is Wrong | 4:12 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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Fire Away | Nothing Is Wrong | 6:23 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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How Far We've Come | Nothing Is Wrong | 2:59 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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That Western Skyline | North Hills | 5:58 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Love Is All I Am | North Hills | 5:16 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
- $9.99
- Genres: Alternative, Music, Rock, Adult Alternative, Indie Rock, American Trad Rock
- Released: Jun 16, 2009
- ℗ 2009 ATO Records, LLC
