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The album was recorded in Spain, but is decidedly not “Spanish” in feel. This is an album that, in some fashion, reflects a reprise of the singer-songwriter’s roots. It encapsulates a past for Rouse that is steeped in that American Midwest, infused with the spirit of the endless plains and a homespun existence in Nebraska. And a past also touched by the American South – one with a distinctive friendly nature. It reflects a life growing up with the smooth uplifting sounds of early ‘70s AM radio. But this album is also informed by the present with Rouse’s current home of Spain adding its own distinctive texture to the sounds, spirit and feel of these nine songs.
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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Money being short and with a few Josh Rouse albums already in my collection, I did wonder if I really needed another right now. After all, he's not a Bowie, radically changing his sound all the time; wasn't expecting him to suddenly throw out his melodicism and warm tones to make way for the latest fashions.
But I heard it streaming on his website, and then the next day I went back and streamed it again... and again... and placed my order.
Because it appears I really do need another Josh Rouse album, if it's this one in any case. Yes it's full of his usual virtues - a rare and wonderfully achieved lightness of touch, spring in step; an easy listening balminess without being remotely bland; wit and charm, atmosphere and just-right playing - but the sounds and arrangements are different enough from previous albums, the new songs more than strong enough, to make this a must-have purchase, whether you've got others of his or are a first time buyer.
It's short - around 25 minutes - but you'll want to play it again as soon as it ends. Takes talent to make music this light but strong. One of my favourite albums of the year without a doubt.
But I heard it streaming on his website, and then the next day I went back and streamed it again... and again... and placed my order.
Because it appears I really do need another Josh Rouse album, if it's this one in any case. Yes it's full of his usual virtues - a rare and wonderfully achieved lightness of touch, spring in step; an easy listening balminess without being remotely bland; wit and charm, atmosphere and just-right playing - but the sounds and arrangements are different enough from previous albums, the new songs more than strong enough, to make this a must-have purchase, whether you've got others of his or are a first time buyer.
It's short - around 25 minutes - but you'll want to play it again as soon as it ends. Takes talent to make music this light but strong. One of my favourite albums of the year without a doubt.
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Josh's new found happiness in Spain threatens to derail what was once a burgeoning talent for an edgy yet melodic songwriter. His last few offerings show little of the gritty lyricism that made his first records essentials buys - I can handle 25 minutes of vintage Josh Rouse but this record is lazy and comfortablly numb.
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Josh Rouse is one my favourite entertainers; I will buy all of his music on any CD he makes. "JR and the long vacations" is not an exception and no disappointment either. It may not be his best CD by far, but it still feels like a summer breeze on a summer's day: relaxing, untroubled and entertaining, as a holiday in Spain should feel like! Too short (just 30 min.) aswell like holidays always are. Maybe, if he were to go 'back to work' and bring along the band, he would write more great songs like "Movin' On".
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Cool tunes from a warm climate
If like me you have been a little disapointed with Josh's releases since 'Nashville' only finding the occasional gem to keep you interested then this is a pleasant surprise. Read more
Published 7 days ago by Adrian
It's just too short
Copying an other recent purchase, A Winged Victory For The Sullen, for long and eponymous works, Josh Rouse's latest effort offers more top quality pop, its only drawback being... Read more
Published 4 months ago by J. Condliffe
Short but Sweet
I have been a big Josh Rouse fan now for many years... and there was nothing on this album that will change that. Read more
Published 6 months ago by TomW
I love it!!
Been a big Josh fan for an number of years. Always enjoyed the variation in styles and his occasional 'home produced recordings'. Read more
Published 7 months ago by N. Manning
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