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Track Listings
| 1. How Low |
| 2. Down the Line |
| 3. Killing for Love |
| 4. In Our Nature |
| 5. Teardrop |
| 6. Abram |
| 7. Time To Send Someone Away |
| 8. The Nest |
| 9. Fold |
| 10. Cycling Trivialities |
Product Description
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The follow-up to one of the least unexpected bestsellers of recent years, In Our Nature is a reminder that Jose Gonzalez’s musical roots lie not in acoustic balladry (though he’s undeniably a wizard on the guitar, frequently compared to Nick Drake and with good reason) but in the fecund hardcore punk scene of his home town of Gothenburg. Not only does Gonzalez hit the guitar very hard indeed, rather undercutting his image as a sensitive singer-songwriter, but much of In Our Nature discusses man’s weakness and propensity to violence, the perennial subject of vague protest. "How Low", "Killing for Love" and the hopeful title track are as quietly powerful as one man can get with a guitar. His take on Massive Attack’s oft-covered "Teardrop", already something of a modern classic, outdoes recent versions by Newton Faulkner and Elbow. The lovely, relatively understated closer "Cycling Trivialities", an epic by Gonzalez’s concise standards, sounds like a one-man Simon and Garfunkel, becoming denser and denser with each minute. The entire thing is over in hardly more than half an hour, though whether anyone would want such a relentless attack to last any longer is moot. In Our Nature is that rarity, a contemporary album that leaves the listener wanting more. --Steve Jelbert
Product Description
Limited Special Offer. Stark 2007 album! Confessional folk 'n' introverted acoustics from the sensational Swedish songsmith. Includes "Down The Line", plus his cover of Massive Attack's "Teardrop".
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I never quite know what to say when trying to explain José Gonzáles because he is one of those rare musicians who does not try to add little hooks and intracacies to their music. Instead what you hear on this album is what you hear on the last (Veneer) a beautiful, elegant guitar line with a double layer of vocals. You could infact convince me that In Our Nature is Veneer's older more mature brother. The lyrics are certainly more focused and thoughtful, and somehow seem more passionate, though how I could not say.
As with the debut there is also one perfectly picked cover. This time Jose has gone for a trip-hop classic in the form of 'Teardrop' and has created a beautiful alternate version for the song. The members of Massive Attack can sleep safe knowing that one of their masterpieces has been delicately and successfully reworked.
Overall José is doing what he does best and making the most charming, elegant and heartfelt music that you can find at the moment. I dare you not to smile when you listen to this.
As with the debut there is also one perfectly picked cover. This time Jose has gone for a trip-hop classic in the form of 'Teardrop' and has created a beautiful alternate version for the song. The members of Massive Attack can sleep safe knowing that one of their masterpieces has been delicately and successfully reworked.
Overall José is doing what he does best and making the most charming, elegant and heartfelt music that you can find at the moment. I dare you not to smile when you listen to this.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Wow, just got this after reading a glowing sunday times review, and I have to say was not disapointed! Such a simple yet beautiful album. Jose's guitar playing is as effortlessly brilliant as on Veneer. Lyrically very deep without being overwrought, I can see this getting better and better with every listen, without doubt, a future classic..
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Well I guess I wasn't alone in the universe in being absolutely besotted with 'Veneer'. I'm not at all musical myself, so I couldn't pin down what it was that made me fall so hopelessly in love with songs like 'Heartbeats' and 'Crosses' to mention but a few, but it's an album that I will never tire of listening to. So I bought this album with very high expectations, particularly having heard the single 'Down the Line'. After a couple of listens, it's still - for me - the standout track of the album. The rest of the album is still stunningly beautiful, and I agree that there's a real sense of maturity about the lyrics, but at this moment in time I haven't quite fallen in love with it . . . yet. 'Veneer' is, in my opinion, still the superior album but by no means does that mean that you needn't buy this. It's beautiful, calming, and I'm sure it will mould itself a place in my heart - and yours - in the very near future.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Chilled out music
Really enjoy his voice and great to chill out to! Definitely worth a listen to. Give it a go! :)
Published 3 months ago by Tizer_0189
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good but not as distinct.
I bought the first Jose Gonzalez album and was totally mesmerised by the flow of the acoustics and the distinct sound of all the tracks. Read more
Published 12 months ago by D. Wolstenholme
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent
The CD is brilliant. It was purchased as a present for my son at Christmas and he loved it. Would definitely recommend it.
Published 16 months ago by Jane
3.0 out of 5 stars
Nice music, but...
Jose Gonzalez is a competant and quite likeable musician. However (as other reviewers have pointed out) I believe he does pretty much rip off Mark Kozelek's beautiful and much more... Read more
Published on 29 Aug 2009 by PSD
4.0 out of 5 stars
worth it
I wouldnt say its as good as the first album, but its still worth the buy if you like the first one. Its the same stuff but newer!
Published on 11 July 2009 by nasir ali
5.0 out of 5 stars
Stunning
I loved Jose's last album, Veneer, but this just stuns beyond reason.
It might be a little difficult to believe that there was much more that could be done with his sound,... Read more
It might be a little difficult to believe that there was much more that could be done with his sound,... Read more
Published on 23 July 2008 by Phillip Fry
5.0 out of 5 stars
José Delivers.
I've read reviews claiming "In Our Nature" is merely "Veneer Part 2" and sees Gonzalez re-hashing a winning formula. I feel these accusations are a little unjust. Read more
Published on 27 Nov 2007 by Tom Chase
5.0 out of 5 stars
In Our Nature
This is another top album from Jose Gonzalez. It is very much in the same vein as veneer, which is no bad thing, and like that album it gets better with repeated listening. Read more
Published on 13 Nov 2007 by Spider Monkey
5.0 out of 5 stars
Breathtaking
It's such a shame that people only seem to know Jose Gonzalez for his covers (most notably the omnipresent "Heartbeats"). Read more
Published on 8 Oct 2007 by Johnny Cakes
2.0 out of 5 stars
How much longer are we to be ripped off...
The CD is ok- too much like Veneer for my liking but my main bug bear with this cd was I paid full price for a CD that was over in 33 mnutes. Read more
Published on 5 Oct 2007 by DM Webster
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