Words Of Love
I discovered the band Love Language thanks to the New York University radio station website. Various DJs published some of their favorite music of 2010 and I decided to have a listen. I have always been a die hard fan of university radio even back in the days when I was in college. You couldn't go wrong because you could always hear some of the best non- commercial tunes over the airwaves. Things haven't changed all that much, and in the dawn of the indie movement things have just gotten better. It was a good move because I would probably never have discovered Stuart McLamb and his group Love Language.
When I listened to "Libraries" the first time, the CD released in July 2010, two things came to mind: How many excellent indie bands have made it to the scene over these past few years, and how wonderful it must be to be a musician who is able to create songs around life experiences— especially love, relationships and the passing of time, while avoiding the quicksands of sappy sweetness.
"Libraries" follows in the footsteps of the highly acclaimed 2009 debut CD called "Love Language." McLamb has had time time to improve and invest in the overall sound of the project, and to gather his thoughts. He is not only the lead singer with a hell of a voice but also writes, arranges and plays most of the instruments if he chooses to. Let's just say he is that real ""renaissance" kind of a musician.
"Libraries" is a daunting 15- track CD that glorifies the musical art form of the love ballad. These are the kind of songs that you want to sit and listen to over and over again and secretly wish they had been written for you. You can clearly hear the musical influences of such late great rock & roll crooners, such as Roy Orbison and Buddy Holly. "Pedals", the first track, is a great opener to the dances. An immense song filled of lost sentiments sustained by strumming guitars which are as hauntingly romantic. McLamb sings his heart out for you, telling you a story of hope and loss. "Heart to tell" is upbeat and as fun and frivolous as a skip in the park, but still the subject matter remains deadly serious—affairs of the heart. "Wilmont" just invites you to kick back, listen and reflect. The drums are great in this piece. All of the studio-recorded songs have a polished sound. The five demo tracks have their own kind of flair and are definitely worth listening to.
May Cupid continue to challenge Stuart McLamb, and may he throw his creativity into a song every time he has something in his heart and on his mind. A true gift for us the listeners.
Karin Andrea Halliwell
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