Cale, Zachary / Noise Of Welcome

All Hands Electric

formats available

CD
$9.25
AHE 13 CD
881626939024
Street Date:
June 21st, 2011
Ship Date:
June 20th, 2011
LP
$14.00
AHE 13
881626939017
Street Date:
June 21st, 2011
Ship Date:
June 20th, 2011

On his third album, Louisiana bred Brooklyn resident ZACHARY CALE casts a wide net, encompassing everything he's done previously whether solo or with band accompaniment. Recorded in 2009 at his home studio Noise of Welcome is a collection of songs that is distinctly modern in tone and substance. Moving from acoustic ballads and oddly tuned instrumentals to electrified country and Kinksian pop the album projects a kind of psych/folk/rock hybrid, recalling the genre shifts of Fleetwood Mac's Tusk or Big Star's Sisters Lovers. Featuring performances by members of Cale's former ensemble, Illuminations, and guest spots by CHRIS BROKAW, D. CHARLES SPEER and ANNI ROSSI, Cale's signature finger-picking technique is reinforced with grander orchestral movements and a full backing band which helps to illuminate the brilliance of his craft. Lyrically we are given what we've come to expect of Cale: thought provoking narrative hymnals, with bracing rumination and longing delivery, but these songs feel lighter. Perhaps this is because he's shifted away from the dark imagery of past efforts into a spiritual twilight, with themes of forgiveness, redemption, absolution and even... celebration. His voice too has grown more versatile, with subtle vibrato lifts complimenting higher pitched cries, bringing to mind contemporaries such as Cass Mccombs or Andy Cabic. Noise of Welcome may prove to be Zachary Cale's greatest achievement as a singer/composer to date: a testament to his unique craftmanship and unconditional love of songs. ”Zachary Cale is the best singer-songwriter working right now... Noise of Welcome is an impressive achievement and one of the most heartfelt and beautiful records of the year without a doubt.”—Matthew Fiander (Pop Matters)CD limited to 1,000 copies, LP limited to 400.