- Audio CD (25 April 2005)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Format: CD
- Label: Peacefrog
- ASIN: B0006TL9JG
- Other Editions: Audio CD | Vinyl | MP3 Download
- Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (77 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 20,632 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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33 of 33 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Being a lover of simple acoustic guitar music in general, particularly fingerpicking styles, I tend to jump on just about anything which has that basic sound to it. So after hearing just one song by Jose (Hearbeats) and loving the beautiful melodies, I grabbed hold of a copy of the album.
Amazon describes these pieces as 'indie pop bedroom songs', which I think is slightly misleading so don't be put off by that. If you love acoustic fingerpicking with rhythmic patterns that create feeling and mood then you will surely enjoy this. Stylistically there are tones of Nick Drake and Leonard Cohen ringing out in Jose's playing. The most recent album I could probably compare it to is Sun Kil Moon's 'Ghosts of the Great Highway'.
This is not Simon and Garfunkel repackaged as other reviewers have said, just because some artist's music is similair in style does not make it an immitation, or any less enjoyable. S&G did not invent this sound and in my opinion they are not the pioneers of it either (Scarborough Fair was copied from a traditional english folk song for a start). Also to say that it is dreary and monotone is very harsh, yes the style of the artist's delivery can be melancholy, but so was nick drakes and his legendary status is in part a testament to that.
Artists like Jose are keeping the acoustic scene rolling along, and that can only be a good thing in my opinion.
Amazon describes these pieces as 'indie pop bedroom songs', which I think is slightly misleading so don't be put off by that. If you love acoustic fingerpicking with rhythmic patterns that create feeling and mood then you will surely enjoy this. Stylistically there are tones of Nick Drake and Leonard Cohen ringing out in Jose's playing. The most recent album I could probably compare it to is Sun Kil Moon's 'Ghosts of the Great Highway'.
This is not Simon and Garfunkel repackaged as other reviewers have said, just because some artist's music is similair in style does not make it an immitation, or any less enjoyable. S&G did not invent this sound and in my opinion they are not the pioneers of it either (Scarborough Fair was copied from a traditional english folk song for a start). Also to say that it is dreary and monotone is very harsh, yes the style of the artist's delivery can be melancholy, but so was nick drakes and his legendary status is in part a testament to that.
Artists like Jose are keeping the acoustic scene rolling along, and that can only be a good thing in my opinion.
44 of 46 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Having an eclectic taste in music ranging from Dylan to Cypress Hill through Madonna and Eminem, I must admit in buying the album solely on the strength of Heartbeats on the Sony TV advert. What a great decision. Proving that to make great music you don't need image consultants, hair stylists, 11 layers of vocals and Pharrel Williams, Jose provides the album of the year (alongside the debut efforts of Arcade Fire and Bloc Party) with simply a guitar and his haunting yet pure voice.
Without a weak link in the chain of songs, this relaxing, thoughtful treat for the ears takes the guitar skill of John Williams, the song writing of early Dylan, but removes all hardline edges. His introspective lyrics marries a wonderfully honest singing style to create a beautiful, soulful sound that boy band ballad "singers" can only dream of.
Without a weak link in the chain of songs, this relaxing, thoughtful treat for the ears takes the guitar skill of John Williams, the song writing of early Dylan, but removes all hardline edges. His introspective lyrics marries a wonderfully honest singing style to create a beautiful, soulful sound that boy band ballad "singers" can only dream of.
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Having purchased this CD purely because I liked the track used in the Sony Bravia advert, I have to say that the whole CD is excellent.
Its simple, engaging and highly recommended.
Tim
Its simple, engaging and highly recommended.
Tim
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Fantastic Record
Bought for the version of heatbeats but didn't really know any other tracks. The whole album is just as great.
Published 7 months ago by John Wood
Beautiful Sounds an album with Longevity
Im mot the greatest at leaving reviews for Music.. But what I do have to say about this album is it is simply a beatiful piece of music. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Mokolpop
Beautiful
It is difficult to quite identify why this album is so good. First, the negatives. It is a short album, just over half an hour long. Many of the songs sound similar. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Anwar.
Good, but didn't blow me away.
I'm a part time guitar player and a singer songwriter. Although I didn't buy this for myself, it was an Xmas present and I had the opportunity to listen to it a few times. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Mr. J. T. P. Goode
beautiful album
soft gentle beautiful. just wish the delivery from amazon was better so it could have been the christmas present it was meant to be
Published 16 months ago by dankee
Beautiful Album
Veneer is everything you'd expect of it; a smooth beautiful mixture of relaxing simple guitar Jose Gonzales music. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Mr. Chris D. Dias
The worst CD I''ve ever bought.
Firstly, I thought Jose Gonzalez was Spanish, and I love Spanish guitar, but he sounds American. I've since been told that he's Swedish. Read more
Published on 11 April 2010 by Jikky
do me a favour
this guy wants to be nick drake so much its pitiful. honestly - its just so derivative how can any of you even take it seriously? Read more
Published on 14 Feb 2010 by the lone voice of reason
Jose Gonzalez: Veneer
Great album, a unique sound with brilliant guitar work and great vocals. The album is very mellow and relaxational. Read more
Published on 31 Dec 2009 by Dustyn Froise
Essential Music
This is Jose's finest work to date. His lyrics are true, uplifting, beautiful and smart to match the music. Read more
Published on 4 July 2009 by Ms. L. J. Braisby
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