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The Swell Season: Strict Joy

4 stars

Experience joy as you listen to duo’s latest album.

I have to admit, when I saw the cover of this CD, I thought to myself, “Why would I want to listen to this?” Yet, this album really surprised me! The Swell Season, made famous in the Irish indie film Once, has stunned fans with its latest album. Many of the lyrics written by Glen Hansard brought the image of the Beatles to my mind and the acoustic melodies lent a raw edge to the brilliant voices in Strict Joy. The album includes many marvelously written originals, such as Low Rising, The Rain, I Have Loved You Wrong and Two Tongues. This is definitely an ideal album that you will not regret having in your collection!

Sifti’s fave track: Fantasy Man

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