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Some singer/songwriters (think Paul Westerberg and Elliott Smith) develop their world-weariness through the unforgiving trials of passing years and the heart-breaking grind of the music business. Others (Van Morrison, Neil Young) seem to have sprung from out of nowhere with the fully formed soul of a life well-lived. Ray LaMontagne belongs with the latter. On this, his debut, LaMontagne has crafted a handful of quietly devastating meditations on life and love--and delivered them with a raspy vocal all his own. The simple, mournful lyrics of "Burn," "Shelter" and the title track recall a Hank Williams ballad, and the reserved production by alt-country/americana genius Ethan Johns (the Jayhawks, Ryan Adams, Kings of Leon) make this a great disc for smoky Saturday nights, and rainy Sunday mornings. --Ben Heege
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43 of 44 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I am a nurse and work nights. When my radio alarm clock woke me today at 14.30 'Trouble' was what I heard. By 16.00 I was playing my own CD. I went out tonight for a meal but I could hardly get home quick enough (so sad, I know). It is now 01.30 and I'm still playing this fabulous CD.
There is some of the most heart achingly beautiful music here. Especially Ray LaMontagne's honey toned voice and his sensitive and intelligent lyrics, and I know it will be a favourite of mine for a very long time.
It starts with 'Trouble' and I braced myself for disappointment as I couldn't imagine it getting much better, but it does, there's not a single track I don't like. Other reviews have drawn comparisons with Van Morrison, Bob Dylan etc and it's all true, but please don't think it is dated.
I feel as if I have waited for quite a few years for a gem like this to come along and I can't wait for his next.
There is some of the most heart achingly beautiful music here. Especially Ray LaMontagne's honey toned voice and his sensitive and intelligent lyrics, and I know it will be a favourite of mine for a very long time.
It starts with 'Trouble' and I braced myself for disappointment as I couldn't imagine it getting much better, but it does, there's not a single track I don't like. Other reviews have drawn comparisons with Van Morrison, Bob Dylan etc and it's all true, but please don't think it is dated.
I feel as if I have waited for quite a few years for a gem like this to come along and I can't wait for his next.
15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
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Format:Audio CD
It is simply pointless to attempt to compare Ray with any other artist - he is in a league of his own. I've now seen him play live twice - and both turned into one of the most powerful and amazing nights of my life. A shy, breakable figure with a mournful face that might have faded into insignificant, if it were not for his staggeringly powerful voice, that hardly seems to stem from the same mouth that whispers his painfully shy greeting. He sings from the gut - sharing his innermost thoughts and hopes.
There is not one skippable song on this album - few can failed to be moved by 'Hannah' ('I would walk one mile on just broken glass to fall down at your feet'), stirred by 'How Come', or able to identify with 'Jolene' ('I still don't know what love is'). Stand out track for me is the spine-tingling 'Burn' ('Try to ignore, all this blood on the floor, it's just this heart on my sleeve that's bleeding').
Utterly significant in today's world but with the class and beauty of the oldies. Ray's songs sound like they should be classics - whilst listening to him, it's easy to imagine that you have been raised listening to his edgy guitar chords and rousing strings.
There is not one flaw on this album, it is simply absolute perfection.
There is not one skippable song on this album - few can failed to be moved by 'Hannah' ('I would walk one mile on just broken glass to fall down at your feet'), stirred by 'How Come', or able to identify with 'Jolene' ('I still don't know what love is'). Stand out track for me is the spine-tingling 'Burn' ('Try to ignore, all this blood on the floor, it's just this heart on my sleeve that's bleeding').
Utterly significant in today's world but with the class and beauty of the oldies. Ray's songs sound like they should be classics - whilst listening to him, it's easy to imagine that you have been raised listening to his edgy guitar chords and rousing strings.
There is not one flaw on this album, it is simply absolute perfection.
43 of 45 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
It's a risky business, trusting TV advertising. You could end up buying any number of useless items. Nowhere is this more true than in the world of music, where it is safe to assume that 97% of albums advertised on TV are pure, unadulterated rubbish. Countless R&B compilations, unstoppable series of "Essential" Trance collections. When oh when does it end?
It ends now. If you're looking at this, it's probably because you've seen an advert for Ray Lamontagne's "Trouble" and realised that perhaps it's not the next in a long series of boil in the bag hi-fidelity sacrilege. Perhaps it's good.
It's hard to tell from the advert, because you only hear a snippet of a chorus, but "Trouble", both song and album, could be the slow-burning hit of the year. It's a record with such appealling folk brilliance that it would be hard to imagine anybody but the most hard-hearted of cultural buffoons not enjoying it. Indeed, I have rarely been so excited by every single track on an album that I listen to the whole thing again as soon as it comes to an end.
Lamontagne's voice is a glorious thing - rough edged, raw and flagrantly, excessively powerful. Does he use a microphone? Perhaps he sings from the next room to avoid damaging the audio equipment in the studio? But alongside such power is a delicacy, and wonderfully poetic touch that brings pleasing contrast to his songs.
And what excellent songs. Each track stands out, a neat and perfect study of love, confusion, and more often than not the affirmation that life in all it's craziness is a wonderful thing. You'll find yourself smiling, singing along before you even know that you remember the words.
Don't take my word for it though - trust the advertisers this once and buy it for yourself. You'll be glad that you did.
It ends now. If you're looking at this, it's probably because you've seen an advert for Ray Lamontagne's "Trouble" and realised that perhaps it's not the next in a long series of boil in the bag hi-fidelity sacrilege. Perhaps it's good.
It's hard to tell from the advert, because you only hear a snippet of a chorus, but "Trouble", both song and album, could be the slow-burning hit of the year. It's a record with such appealling folk brilliance that it would be hard to imagine anybody but the most hard-hearted of cultural buffoons not enjoying it. Indeed, I have rarely been so excited by every single track on an album that I listen to the whole thing again as soon as it comes to an end.
Lamontagne's voice is a glorious thing - rough edged, raw and flagrantly, excessively powerful. Does he use a microphone? Perhaps he sings from the next room to avoid damaging the audio equipment in the studio? But alongside such power is a delicacy, and wonderfully poetic touch that brings pleasing contrast to his songs.
And what excellent songs. Each track stands out, a neat and perfect study of love, confusion, and more often than not the affirmation that life in all it's craziness is a wonderful thing. You'll find yourself smiling, singing along before you even know that you remember the words.
Don't take my word for it though - trust the advertisers this once and buy it for yourself. You'll be glad that you did.
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Not usually into country music but I love his voice
This is a good easy-listening album which complements my folk/country selection on my ipod. I don't usually like the angsty wavering country voices but this is a bit more subtle... Read more
Published 29 days ago by MissieO
5.0 out of 5 stars
great album
Love this album, chills you right out,
Great voice too ... it is a must buy. Delievery was fast too
Great voice too ... it is a must buy. Delievery was fast too
Published 1 month ago by jen
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent cd
Bought this album on the strength of hearing one track. Each track is excellent and have not stopped playing it since.
Published 1 month ago by And2409
5.0 out of 5 stars
Brilliant
With a voice that's deep and husky, Ray Lamontagnes album is a great listen anytime of day or night! I love it!
Published 4 months ago by legodaft
5.0 out of 5 stars
Forgot how good it was
Heard it on its release and enjoyed, revisited it again recently
and am still impressed, excellent lyricist, great voice. timeless
and am still impressed, excellent lyricist, great voice. timeless
Published 5 months ago by cb london
5.0 out of 5 stars
That Heavenly Voice
Ray Lamontagne really does have one of the most distinctive voices around - gravelly, soulful and impassioned. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Keith M
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The Voice
That's what this album is all about: Lamontagne's incredible vocals. Even though most of the songs on "Trouble" tread a well worn path in terms of structure/melody/chord sequence... Read more
Published 19 months ago by BoatDrinks
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great quality.
Looked brand new,there wasn't a scratch on the disc, and came reasonably quickly. Very please with the supplier. Plus its a great album :D
Published 19 months ago by Oli
5.0 out of 5 stars
No Trouble
Trouble from Ray Lamontagne is an excellent work. His voice,lyrics and music just show how versatile and individual he his. Read more
Published 20 months ago by cavallo
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Trouble: Ray LaMontagne - Assured debut that suggests this...
Trouble is the first album from singer/songwriter Ray LaMontagne. The style of music is relatively laid back country/folk, with LaMontagne's expressive, rough around the edges... Read more
Published 22 months ago by Victor
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