Alexi Murdoch - Time Without Consequence
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Free Music Review: Rainy days and darkened rooms
Hit: 4 Stars
This fine (if a bit subdued) debut does in fact invoke the spirit of Nick Drake--particularly in the first two cuts, "All My Days" and "Breathe". After that, aside from the ballads, Murdoch's songs exhibit a strong pulse-like rhythm which is decidedly unlike Drake.
With a fine, warm and ruddy voice, Murdoch puts a more sanguine stamp on his music than Drake does. And, though he sings of loneliness, there are many hints of optimism here--a studied reflectiveness instead of the pensive gloom of Drake's albums. The songs flow along effortlessly, and some of Murdoch's other influences assert themselves. He has obviously listened to John Martyn quite a bit, as well as Bert Jansch and Pentangle. Compare "Dream About Flying" with Pentangle's "Light Flight", as it bustles along. "Blue Mind", with its tabla rhythms, sounds very like John Renbourn's work.
The pleasure of this album is that like his predecessors, Murdoch is a craftsman who builds his songs around solid guitar work, like a carpenter uses strong beams to build a house. Contrast that to a lot of the three chord strummers trying to ride the wave of so-called "emo' music. Virtuosity--could it be making a comeback?
These are subtle songs that take a while to insinuate themselves into your brain. It's one of those albums that is best listened to alone, when the intimacy of it can be appreciated. There is a lot of moodiness, shadow and space, and thankfully not a whole lot of clutter. Good music for contemplation.
It is heartening to hear a young artist who is ardently pursuing one of those " roads that are not often taken."
I look forward to his next one.
Free Music Review: A Gentle Caress
Hit: 4 Stars
Alexi Murdoch's "Time Without Consequence" is a good set that brings to mind acoustic classics like John Martyn's "Bless the Weather" & Nick Drake's "Pink Moon." I encountered "Orange Sky" on the soundtrack to the John Travolta film "Ladder 49" and have been on the lookout for more music by the artist. ("Orange Sky" apparently was also on a soundtrack for the TV series "The O.C.") The mood on this CD is gentle with Alexi's voice being like a gentle caress from an old friend during hard times. While songs like "Dream About Flying" & "Wait" are excellent, my three favorites include the one I first heard, "Orange Sky." Of course, the image of "Orange Sky" seems tailor-made for a film about firefighters. Murdoch's gentle vocals sound reassuring, "In your love, my salvation lies in your love." "All My Days" is another excellent track with fancy finger-style guitar that builds, "I look around me & my eyes confound me; It's just too bright as the days keep turning into night." I also repeatedly play "Blue Mind" which starts like a dirge and then brightens "Remember when you were only a child and would start to see with your blue mind." This is a satisfying set of folk-flavored tunes, making Murdoch a musician to watch. Enjoy!Free Music Review: A Long Time Coming...
Hit: 4 Stars
I love Alexi Murdoch. His Four Songs EP is one of my favorites and has been in my CD Player for a few years. As every reviewer has stated, I've waited a long time for this album to come out and it did not disappoint. Each song is wonderfully crafted and the blend of solid lyrics and haunting melodies is pretty much some of the best stuff on the market today. My major problem is that three of the songs on the album were already on the EP, meaning that he only came up with 8 new songs for the album. That's pretty disappointing when you think about how long many of his fans have had to wait. Orange is still the best single he has, but he's had it for a long time. I know it's common practice for new musicians to use songs from previous EP's on albums, but I think it's only fair if the album has 10 or 12 new songs or more, especially for fans of your music. I guess I'm being overly picky, as it really is my only criticism. Murdoch has been compared to Nick Drake and Badly Drawn Boy, so if you're fans of those two, he's a sure hit.Free Music Review: Wonderfully sublime
Hit: 4 Stars
Alexi Murdoch's simple and delicate lyrics fuse with his whimsical melodies to create a warm soundscape reminiscent of Nick Drake on his Pink Moon album (minus the depression). I recommend this CD to anyone who loves music for rainy days, my favourite song on the album is the lead-off track which features beautiful subtle cello, "All of My Days" is a definite stand-out. If you like this, try out indie surfer songwriter, Todd Hannigan.Free Music Review: This kid is good!
Hit: 4 Stars
When I first heard Alexi, I thought I was listening to an unreleased John Martyn track from the seventies, before the booze & bass & synth heavy bands. This is a very talented singer songwriter who knows how to pull pure magic from a simple set-up. Enjoy.