LANGHORNE SLIM
Be Set Free
(Autumn 2009, Kemado Records)
"Langhorne Slim is one of the greatest live acts I have ever seen" The Guardian
"Your next obsession." - Entertainment Weekly
"...damn near perfect..."- Rolling Stone
Be Set Free is Langhorne's most cinematic and cohesive effort to date. Slim has truly reached a point of light where these songs come from wide-eyed maturity and mastered craft.
One of the most endearing and standout qualities of Slim's live shows is the sureness that one is always entering a genuine gospel-like musical experience full of little miracles. Be Set Free has captured this charisma and spirit -the "hold your heart" moments and "raise a drink" dance vibes shine throughout with lush string arrangements and the fine sonic talents of drummer Malachi DeLorenzo and new bassist Jeff Ratner. Langhorne's stronger than ever vocals lead the journey blending his poetry through the beautiful chaos and bearing a wisdom that reflects a broken heart battling the perils of true hope.
Gut wrenching lyrics and gorgeous merry melodies-it would be easy to categorize it as folk, but this time-it's much more complex than just that slice of pie. Sweet hallelujah choruses bleed throughout tracks like "Land Of Dreams" and "Say Yes" and turn to the darkness of blues filled "I Love You, But Goodbye".
Be Set Free was produced by Chris Funk (member of Decemberists) who also played various instruments on the record in Portland, OR. The album was mixed by Tucker Martine who has worked with greats like Sufjan Stevens and R.E.M.
Needless to say 'tis been a non stop journey of excitement for Langhorne Slim. Since March 2008, the band have headlined over 150 shows and played major festivals such as Lollapalooza, Bumbershoot, Austin City Limits Festival, Newport Folk Fest, Sunset Junction, Pickathon, Rhythm and Roots, and SXSW. The band garnered heavy acclaim for their performance of "Restless" on the David Letterman show and were WXPN's artist of the month. This summer, the band will be on the road with Josh Ritter for selected dates and also a slew of summer festivals before hitting the road in Europe and America in Autumn to support the album.
Plus Special Guests: The Mighty Stef
The Mighty Stef [AKA Stefan Murphy] is a singer and songwriter from Dublin Ireland, celebrated for the storytelling nature of his songs and his passionate live shows. He and his band are a veritable band of rock n roll Pirates, sailing a sea of influences that include everything from The Rolling Stones to the Pogues, Nick Cave To the Clash and Johnny Thunders to Johnny Cash.
The Mighty Stef's upcoming sophomore full-length release "100 Midnights" is due out February 6th and promises to please die-hard fans and lure in new. These thirteen tracks feature an eclectic mixture of genres and sounds that will keep the listener on their toes. Fans will be treated to collaborations with Cait O'Riordan and Shane McGowan, the later who lends his vocals to haunting Townes Van Zandt cover "Waitin' Around To Die". The first single from "100 Midnights" is "Downtown".
The Mighty Stef will introduce these new songs through extensive touring of Ireland and America and will make a string of appearances at Austin's famed SxSW festival in March 2009 and gigs with trad punk band Flogging Molly
Also available on "The Firstborn Is Dead Recordings" is the "Death Threats E.P" which was released in May 2008 and The Mighty Stef's acclaimed 2006 debut album "The Sins of Sainte Catherine"
The Mighty Stef is a rising international act whose passion and dedication to making heart-felt street-wise rock n roll makes he and his troop of outlaws a live act not to miss.
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