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~ Ray LaMontagne
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (43 customer reviews)
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  • Audio CD (19 Jun 2006)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: 14th Floor
  • ASIN: B000FL7B4M
  • Other Editions: MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (43 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 783 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Listen  1. Trouble (Album Version) 3:56£0.69
Listen  2. Shelter 4:36£0.69
Listen  3. Hold You In My Arms 5:06£0.69
Listen  4. Narrow Escape 4:39£0.69
Listen  5. Burn 2:53£0.69
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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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Debut album from US indie-folk singer-songwriter, who came to music in his late teens after an "epiphany" brought aboutby hearing Stephen Stills's 'Treetop Flyer' on the radio. The album is raw, sparse and ragged, heavily informed by the blues, country and folk, and has received favourable criticism including comparisons to Van Morrison, Hank Williams and Elliott Smith. Produced by alt-country supremo Ethan Johns (Jayhawks, Ryan Adams), it includes the singles 'Trouble' and'How Come'.

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26 of 26 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Oh My God!!, 22 Aug 2006
By Ms. J. Porter "Jackie P" (Worthing) - See all my reviews
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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.

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36 of 37 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Sometimes, Rarely, You Can Trust The Ads, 21 Jun 2006
By P. Haslehurst (Surrey, UK) - See all my reviews
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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.
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing, 9 Aug 2006
By Ms. M. E. Rodham "sammydog" (Wales) - See all my reviews
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All the other reviews are bang on - this guy is simply amazing. His voice is so easy to listen to and heartfelt. "Hannah" sounds very Bob Dylan to me (Planet Waves - There's something about you"), but I can hear early Neil Young too. My CD arrived last Thursday morning and it hasn't been off the player once. I just can't get enough!!
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Most Recent Customer Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars Very good indeed
This one's a grower. At first I couldn't get into it, but now I enjoy it every time I put it on which is reasonably frequently. Soulful and engaging. Good quality recording.
Published 7 months ago by malteser

5.0 out of 5 stars Trouble? I don't think so!
I've know about Ray for some time and couldn't wait to get my hands on the album. His voice is like something from a distant past of actual singer songwriters. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Aaron R. Taylor

5.0 out of 5 stars Simply Sublime 5/5
I can understand why this type of music is not some people's cup of tea; this album isn't something you put on when you need a lift or cheering up. Read more
Published 11 months ago by M. Wright

4.0 out of 5 stars a gem
this is wonderful music - not especially edgy but interesting nevertheless, and one of those albums you just dont stop playing. Its relaxing without being soporific. Read more
Published 18 months ago by tim ward

5.0 out of 5 stars Praise where it'd due!!
The other review couldn't say it better. This album is spot on. The voice is great, the songs amazing. Overall this album just keeps me hooked from beginning to end.
Published 19 months ago by SWRF76

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome
This is about as close to perfect music as you can get. Every track is simply stunning - the CD hasnt been off my player since it arrived. Buy this album and you wont regret it!
Published 20 months ago by Mrs. K. Beardsley

1.0 out of 5 stars New Whine in Old Bottles
I bought this record after reading an intriguing article about LaMontagne in a UK newspaper as I was passing through London. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Kevin Kissell

5.0 out of 5 stars de-lish
I thought this was a great album but I am a sucker for that chilled, comfortable, slow rootsy sound that Ray produces. Read more
Published on 22 Aug 2007 by Sparky

1.0 out of 5 stars Boring, just boring
In a word - quiet. In another word - dull. I have nothing against albums being quiet, so long as they keep the listener interested, and I have to admit that a couple of the tracks... Read more
Published on 18 May 2007 by Mr. B. Mcmillan

5.0 out of 5 stars WOW
This album is simply fantastic from start to finish. I could single out various tracks but each one is so good in its own right I'd be doing them a diservice. Read more
Published on 25 April 2007 by Phil Waldon

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