6 Feb
Sam Amidon
Album: All Is Well
Yesterday Samamidon released this humble folk album and it’s one I encourage you to take a look at. Lyrically I like to think he draws from Sufjan Stevens although his musical style is quite different…
You won’t find many foot tapping upbeat tracks on this disc but Sam Amidon clearly wasn’t trying to make some chart topping hit. What you’re going to hear is thought provoking narrative complimented by an earthy guitar. Sam’s vocals are low but thankfully never drowned out by the smooth guitar chords. Most of Sam Amidon’s work is best served through headphones not only because of the low key style but also because it’s hard to appreciate the finer detail without listening closely.
Why They Don’t Suck: This is stuff you listen to when all you’re really doing is thinking. You may say it’s too nostalgic, but when I think of folk this album is the textbook example of how it should sound in my book.
Saro.mp3 (right click to save)
Buy All Is Well from Amazon
Posted by aaron on 06.02.08 at 9:43 pm
how can you afford all this music? I can’t afford all your music selections, as good as they might be. So what is the one album a poor man like me should jump on? (and don’t say “your mom”)
Posted by Ryan on 06.02.08 at 9:43 pm
If you like Sigur Ros and/or instrumental music I highly recommend The American Dollar.
The great thing is last.fm now allows you to stream full albums and entire songs for free so you can legally try before you buy.
Posted by camille on 06.02.08 at 9:43 pm
your mom.
Posted by Jordan on 06.02.08 at 9:43 pm
real mature
Posted by camille on 06.02.08 at 9:43 pm
That’s it. I’m cutting you off from my shoulder in mass comm.
Posted by Jordan on 06.02.08 at 9:43 pm
Because you come all so often?
Posted by modestmerlin on 06.02.08 at 9:43 pm
i like this album. the sufjan tag is snickeringly shameless : )