Amandine's sophomore LP, Solace In Sore Handsfeaturing eleven new bitter-sweet songs, that nevertheless purvey a more extensive sonic palette, and display a further-refined take on their already poignant lyrical content. The album was written in the spring of 2006 and rehearsed the following summer. Again working with producer Ove Andersson, the basic tracks were recorded live in late August in a cabin north of Umea, Sweden, overlooking the bay of Bothnia. Solace In Sore Hands, serves as a concise document...   [ read more ]

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DIGITAL ONLY! Continuing with the characteristic bitter-sweet melodies and poignant lyrics on 'Solace?' both tracks lean towards minimalist, Swedish folk music with an added delicate swagger and an almost child-like lullaby that can be heard especially throughout 'Let The Morning Ignite'. 'Silence?' builds and sways drunkenly into a warm crescendo that highlights the bands skill at crafting country-inspired songs that whilst maintaining a gentle sensitivity, never lose their subtle strength of melody.

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The EP leads off with the fragile lyrics and swelling strings of 'Firefly' lifted off their 2005 debut album. Two songs are taken from their UK 7" including 'Sparrow,' a highlight of the band's current live set, picking the pace up a bit and lifting their usual cool restraint, while 'Between What He's Saying...,' the oldest song recorded dating back almost four years. Rounding out the album are two previously unreleased songs recorded during the same session as the other selections. Both 'Union Falls' and ...   [ read more ]

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