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
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.
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.