GENDRON, Myriam - Mayday - Vinyl (LP)
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Myriam GENDRON
Mayday (limited green vinyl LP + booklet + MP3 download code (indie excluisve))
Thrill Jockey US
Cat: THRILL 615LPX. Rel: 13 May 24
Folk/Americana
Side 1 - Track 1. There Is No East Or West Side 1 - Track 2. Long Way Home Side 1 - Track 3. Terres Brulees Side 1 - Track 4. Dorothy's Blues Side 1 - Track 5. La Luz Side 2 - Track 1. La Belle Francoise (Pour Sylvie) Side 2 - Track 2. Lully Lullay Side 2 - Track 3. Look Down That Lonesome Road Side 2 - Track 4. Quand J'etais Jeune Et Belle Side 2 - Track 5. Berceuse
Myriam Gendron's Mayday emerges as a poignant and deeply resonant exploration of folk traditions, seamlessly blending elements of Quebecois culture with avant-garde nuances. Building on the success of her previous albums, Gendron crafts a stunning listen through both English and French lyrics, accompanied by a stellar lineup of musicians including Marisa Anderson, Jim White, and Cédric Dind-Lavoie. Despite the album's dark undertones, stemming from personal loss, Gendron masterfully infuses each track with a subtle yet powerful light, reminiscent of Leonard Cohen's ability to navigate darkness with grace. The result is a collection of songs that exude intimacy and familiarity while pushing boundaries and exploring new sonic territories. From haunting melodies to quietly aggressive free-rock arrangements combined with Gendron's lyrical talents shining through, Mayday hits all the right notes. It's a beautiful and thought-provoking work that lingers in the mind long after the final note fades away.
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