Close to Paradise (Patrick Watson, Secret City Records, 2006, CD Audio)

Condition: (Very Good) Used

Description:

Close to Paradise is an album by Patrick Watson, released in 2006 under Secret City Records.

This CD offers a unique blend of Pop, Alternative, and Rock genres with a style that is ethereal and contemporary singer/songwriter, complemented by indie rock elements.

As a studio recording, it features the work of a young piano-playing singer/songwriter from Montreal, Patrick Watson, who draws inspiration from a diverse range of artists, including Jeff Buckley, Erik Satie, Bjork, and early Pink Floyd.

The album is produced by Patrick Watson and includes a strong band lineup with Robbie Kuster on drums, Mishka Stein on bass, and Simon Angell on guitar. The band has played with notable artists such as Feist and James Brown.

Close to Paradise is characterized by its stereo recording mode, and it comes in a digipak case. The album consists of 13 tracks, including standout songs like 'Giver', 'Luscious Life', and 'Drifters'.

Reviews have praised the album for its evocative soundscapes and its seamless blend of rock balladry and electronica elements. It has been ranked as one of the best albums, showcasing a collision of rock and electronica's beats and loops, creating expansive images in the listener's mind.

With a total runtime of 2979 seconds, this album invites listeners to experience its balletic sweep of cabaret pop, spacey rock, and effusive classical piano.

Close to Paradise is a testament to the artistic capabilities of Patrick Watson and his band, making it a must-listen for fans of innovative and evocative music.

Specific Features:

• Artist: Patrick Watson
• Format: CD
• Release Title: Close To Paradise
• Genre: Pop, Alternative, Rock
• Record Label: Secret City Records
• Edition: Album
• Style: Ethereal, Contemporary Singer/Songwriter, Indie Rock, Singer/Songwriter
• Type: Album
• Country/Region of Manufacture: Canada
• Release Year: 2006
• Case Type: Digipak
• Era: 2000s
• Producer: Patrick Watson
• Run Time: 2979 Sec
• Unit Quantity: 1
• Unit Type: Unit
• UPC: 0068944700226
• Item Height: 0.38 In
• Item Weight: 0.18 Lb
• Item Length: 5.64 In
• Item Width: 5.04 In
• Number of Discs: 1
• Number of Tracks: 13
• Tracks: 1.1 Close To Paradise 1.2 Daydreamer 1.3 Slip Into Your Skin 1.4 Giver 1.5 Weight Of The World 1.6 Storm 1.7 Mr. Tom 1.8 Luscious Life 1.9 Drifters 1.10 Man Under The Sea 1.11 Great Escape 1.12 Sleeping Beauty 1.13 Bright Shiny Lights
• Notes: One Of Montreal\'s Best Kept Secrets, Patrick Watson Is A Young Piano-playing Singer/songwriter Who Draws Influences From A Wide Range Of Artists, Including Jeff Buckley, Erik Satie, Bjork And Early Pink Floyd. He\'s Backed By A Strong Band That Includes Robbie Kuster On Drums, Mishka Stein On Bass, And Simon Angell On Guitar. The Band Has Played With An Impressive Group Of Artists, From Fellow Canadian Stars Like Feist, Lhasa, Champion, And The Dears, To International Legends Like Phillip Glass And James Brown. In Age Of Records As Mp3 Cookie-cutter Compilations, Close To Paradise Is Actually An Album. Make No Mistake, There Are Pop Gems That Are Happy To Stand On Their Own Like \'Giver\', \'Luscious Life\' Or \'Drifters\', But \'Bright Shiny Lights\' Is That Much More Uplifting After You Take The Trip That Is \'Sleeping Beauty\'. Records Used To Do That Kind Of Thing. They Still Can. You Know, If You Want Them To. Play It Loud, With Headphones. Secret City.
• EAN: 0068944700226
• Features: Studio Recording, Digipak
• Distribution: Republic Of Music, Universal Music
• Recording Mode: Stereo
• Reviews: 3 Stars Out Of 5 -- "CLOSE TO PARADISE Slowly Insinuates Its Way Into Your Sensibilities. That\'s Largely Thanks To Watson\'s Voice...", 4 Stars Out Of 5 -- "Something New And Exciting, A Collision Of Rock Balladry And Electronica\'s Beats And Loops. Evocative Soundtracks That Conjure Up Expansive Images Inside The Smallest Corners Of Your Mind.", Ranked #43 In Q\'s "The 50 Best Albums Of 2007in- "This Was Bravura Art-Rock...", 3.5 Stars Out Of 5 -- "A Balletic Sweep Of Cabaret Pop, Spacey Rock, And Effusive Classical Piano..."
• Recording Type: Studio
• Number of Audio Channels: Stereo
• CD Grading: Mint (M)
• Case Condition: Very Good Plus (VG+)
• Inlay Condition: Mint (M)
• Brand: Secret City Records
• MPN: 447002
• ISBN: 068944700226
• No Of Discs: 1
• Release Date: 08/06/2007
• Title: Close To Paradise
• Weight: 0.24
• Sleeve Grading: Near Mint
• Platform: NA
• Size: NA
• Film/TV Title: Close To Paradise
• Colour: NA
• Material: NA
• Department: NA
• Main Stone: NA
• Metal Purity: NA
• Metal: NA
• Connectivity: NA
• Model: NA

Model: None

Package Dimension: 5.5x5x0.5 Inch

Package Weight: 0.2 Lbs

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