From: owner-ecto-digest@smoe.org (ecto-digest) To: ecto-digest@smoe.org Subject: ecto-digest V16 #1108 Reply-To: ecto@smoe.org Sender: owner-ecto-digest@smoe.org Errors-To: owner-ecto-digest@smoe.org Precedence: bulk ecto-digest Sunday, May 18 2014 Volume 16 : Number 1108 To unsubscribe: e-mail ecto-digest-request@smoe.org and put the word unsubscribe in the message body. Today's Subjects: ----------------- Re: New Natalie Merchant? [Paul Jensen ] mariam the believer [Jason Gordon ] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Sat, 17 May 2014 08:28:51 -0500 From: Paul Jensen Subject: Re: New Natalie Merchant? My very first impression of the album was something along the lines of, "Well, this is a pretty somber affair, isn't it?" That impression left me hesitant to go back - it felt a bit dense and heavy to me. But I'm glad I've spent more time with it. There are some really lovely tracks, and the production and arrangements are lush and beautiful - much like they were on "Leave Your Sleep". I was hoping for one or two great pop songs to just lift up the mood a bit - where's the "Wonder" or "Kind & Generous"? The closest we get here is "Go Down Moses" - a great jam, for sure, but still not quite as memorable as those other great singles. My feelings on the album may evolve with more listens. Right now I'm not raving - but I'm enjoying it. Definitely looking forward to seeing her in concert this summer!! :) On Thu, May 15, 2014 at 1:42 PM, Jon Wesley Huff wrote: > I really love it. It took a few listens to get into some of the earlier > sections of the album, to really start to pick up the individual songs. But > I can't stop listening to it. > > I wish there were a few more tracks with the sonic diversity of It's > A-Coming, but overall I think it's an incredibly strong album. > > > On Thu, May 15, 2014 at 1:22 PM, Varker, Patrick >wrote: > > > Anyone with thought's on Natalie's new self - titled project that was > > released > > last week? ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 17 May 2014 20:36:32 -0400 From: Jason Gordon Subject: mariam the believer just listening to the wonderful mariam the believer's solo disc (she's also one half of wildbirds and peacedrums) again and it struck me how the title track seems awfully happy-esque http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=osmEL5dYoLw&feature=kp is it just me? highly recommended to check her out regardless Jason ------------------------------ End of ecto-digest V16 #1108 ****************************