His pure and easy vocals, gently strummed chords that nuzzle up against one another like drowsy lovers, and charmingly introspective lyrics combine to produce an almost cocoon-like listening experience. Produced again by Brad Jones, Rouse and a small group (Rouse on acoustic guitar, Jones on bass and pianos, Marc Pisapia on drums and percussion, some pedal steel from Pete Finney, and occasional strings provided by Chris Carmichael) recorded these ten songs in Rouse's new home country of Spain, Puerto de Santa Maria to be exact, and the album that resulted is perfect for dreaming a siesta away. This is a SEALED LP! Josh Rouse's seventh album Subtitulo is a warm and relaxed affair, much more so than any of his already quite warm and relaxed previous records. DETAILS: 2006 release from Josh Rouse, Subtitulo. VINYL CONDITION: MINT SEALED LP!!! TRACKS: * Please email for a complete track listing. COVER CONDITION: NM SEALED LP!!! (slight opening in shrink wrap). That being said, a mediocre Josh Rouse album is still good for a few listens, especially if you don't listen to what he's saying and just let the music's sunny warmth fill you up.ARTIST: Josh Rouse TITLE: Subtitulo (LP) LABEL: Bedroom Classics YEAR: 2006 COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: U.S.A. It was time for Rouse to end his musical vacation and go back to his traditional sound it's just too bad he takes it so easy. A little more passion in the vocals and songs that are actually about something would have made The Happiness Waltz a triumphant return, instead it feels like backtracking. lyrics disconnect that happens again and again, and makes the album hard to get a grasp on. The reason it's hard to write him and the album off is that the song is absolutely beautiful, sounding like 10cc producing Al Green and creating a fluffy mood that is heartwarmingly sweet. Especially when the same song talks about putting the kids to bed. Rouse sounds like he's cruising lyrically - writing a song about writing songs ("Our Love") is usually a sure indication that someone is getting close to the bottom of the inspiration barrel. While there aren't any songs that are as hooky as the best songs from the aforementioned albums, there are a few that stick in the memory like the bubbly "Julie (Come Out of the Rain)" or the bouncy "A Lot Like Magic." The rest are pleasant and easygoing, but never really capture the imagination.
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Acoustic and electric guitars are nicely layered, keyboards and nice sonic touches (like horn sections) fill the edges of the songs in with color, and the occasional pedal steel sounds really nice - the duo know how to make a fine-sounding record. Weaving together elements of country-rock, soft rock, Americana, and classic singer/songwriter sounds, Rouse and his longtime producer Brad Jones create a tightly arranged, beautifully constructed sound that matches Rouse's smoothly crooned vocals perfectly.
After a couple of albums that incorporated the influences of living in Spain (flamenco guitars, Spanish lyrics,) singer/songwriter Josh Rouse changes course on The Happiness Waltz to make an album that would have fit in well with those he was making in the early 2000s like 1972 and Nashville. Recording information: Giant Rabbit Studios, Valencia, Spain (01/2010) Puerto De Santa Maria, Spain (01/2010) Rio Bravo Studios, Valencia, Spain (01/2010) Williamsburg, Brooklyn (01/2010) Giant Rabbit Studios, Valencia, Spain (-) Puerto De Santa Maria, Spain (-) Rio Bravo Studios, Valencia, Spain (-) Williamsburg, Brooklyn (-) Giant Rabbit Studios, Valencia, Spain (2010) Puerto De Santa Maria, Spain (2010) Rio Bravo Studios, Valencia, Spain (2010) Williamsburg, Brooklyn (2010).
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