Review: Laura Veirs - Saltbreakers (or) late for work by nobody cares

Posted on 23 April 2007 | 2 Comments

Filed Under: Album Reviews, Electronic, Folk, Indie Rock

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The latest album from newly Portland-based singer/songwriter Laura Veirs is called Saltbreakers and it is great. I must disagree with the fairly negative Pitchfork review which states that Saltbreakers is full of “songs that aim low and leave no impression on landing” and “sewage.” Rubbish, I tell you.

The album (like 2005’s Carbon Glacier was) is full of literate folk-pop that is backed by diverse and grandiose instrumentation and (occasionally) an airy electronic haze. Oftentimes quite similar to Liz Phair’s in that they both have a limited vocal range, Veirs’ voice is warm, cozy, and downright soothing. A perfect accompaniment for a lazy Sunday afternoon lounging around the house with the fam.

Saltbreakers is out now on Nonesuch Records.

MP3 | Laura Veirs – Don’t Lose Yourself Saltbreakers
MP3 | Laura Veirs – Cast A Hook Saltbreakers

Comments

1 Charles - 587 days ago Pitchfork slagged Laura Veirs? Those fiends! I haven't read anything there in months, but I guess this shows I'm not missing much.

Great album, great songs, great voice. And "Don't Lose Yourself" still blows me away.

2 parisian cowboy - 584 days ago Yeah, I think that this album is really cool. I saw her live in Paris, and indeed "Don't lose yourself" was something of a big hit.... I hope she is going to make it big.