Sondre Lerche – Heartbeat Radio
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Norwegian native Sondre Lerche has been a long-time CSV favorite ever since his groundbreaking debut Faces Down. No doubt, Lerche has faced his fair share of so-so albums. He seemed to lose track of the sound that first put him on the map, trying to delve into the darker Two Way Monologue and even the edgier Phantom Punch. But what’s so wonderful about this 2009 release Heartbeat Radio is that Lerche is returning back to that wonderful sound of Faces Down. 8 years older, and many musical miles under his belt, it’s great to see Lerche come back to the scene of the crime.
Here’s a few thoughts about some of the highlights from the album:
“Good Luck” – Bouncy pianos and playful guitars, not to mention Lerche’s loving way with his vocals, makes this song a great listen
“If Only” – The 90′s power-pop strikes throughout the song are as humorous as anything Lerche’s ever done.
“Easy To Persuade” – A high-charged verse turns into an easy-listening chorus that reminds me a dusty road in the backroads of some eastern town stuck in the 80′s.
“I Guess It’s Gonna Rain Today” – Seamlessly transitioning from a ballad to a horn-laden sonorous song, this Norwegian wunderkind is perfect in this track.
“Goodnight” – The farewell track is a sweet cinematic delight, with its sensitive strings and Lerche’s warmest wishes.
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