HardlineKid Posted September 22, 2021 Share Posted September 22, 2021 https://randysrecords.com/UPC/793888431805 Night Divine is a series of hymns covered by Brian Fallon. This is a project he's been wanting to create for a long time, inspired by his time singing in the church choir as a child: “These are some of the very first sounds I remember hearing as a child. My mother used to sing these hymns everywhere she went. I felt it was time for me to join in.” He finally got the opportunity to make the intimate record during lockdown, with background vocals by his mother. The lead singer of beloved heartland-punk band The Gaslight Anthem, Brian Fallon stepped away from that sound and into a more soulful singer/songwriter territory on his third solo album, Local Honey. Produced by Grammy-award winning producer Peter Katis (The National, Frightened Rabbit, Death Cab for Cutie), the album debuted at #1 Americana/Folk Album Sales, #2 Current Rock Albums, #3 Americana/Folk Albums, and #9 LP Vinyl Sales. It was largely praised as one of his best works, with Rolling Stone saying “Local Honey is as warm and comforting as its title, full of hooks and narratives that draw you in” (Best Country & Americana Albums of 2020) and Kerrang saying “No matter what side of the genre he sets his mind to, Brian always delivers the goods” (Best Albums of 2020). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dub Posted September 22, 2021 Share Posted September 22, 2021 (edited) Instant Purchase turned into "maybe I need to hear something first" rather quickly Edited September 22, 2021 by Dub NM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheWindBlower Posted September 22, 2021 Share Posted September 22, 2021 I hate to say it, but that's a rough track. I don't think I'll be grabbing this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HardlineKid Posted September 22, 2021 Author Share Posted September 22, 2021 It's alright. It's not original music, so there's not much he can really do other than interpret it respectfully. I'll pick it up because I like his voice and style, but am probably going to put this on as background music during the holidays at a low volume or something like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geezfools Posted September 22, 2021 Share Posted September 22, 2021 https://shop.merchcentral.com/collections/brian-fallon/products/brian-fallon-night-divine-lp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobby Posted September 22, 2021 Share Posted September 22, 2021 not a fan of what i've heard or really am that interested in picking this up but damn is that a cool cover and the splatter compliments it so well. Snaggle Von Swift 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geezfools Posted September 22, 2021 Share Posted September 22, 2021 Same, I'm definitely in the can't let go of the sink or swim days of gaslight anthem, so this really doesn't do much for me unfortunately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacDonals Posted September 22, 2021 Share Posted September 22, 2021 Almost purchased until I read more about it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexicondevil Posted September 23, 2021 Share Posted September 23, 2021 Not sold on this. His voice sounds strange and not into full Jesusy stuff. Is this a Christmas album? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheWindBlower Posted September 23, 2021 Share Posted September 23, 2021 10 hours ago, lexicondevil said: Is this a Christmas album? About half of it seems to be, but it's hymnal, traditional Christmas songs. I also agree that I think his voice sounds very strange on that first track. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dub Posted September 23, 2021 Share Posted September 23, 2021 I love Brian Fallon and all of his projects, so it pains me to say this: I don't think he has the musical range to effectively pull this off and make these songs more interesting than something I would hear in a Christmas program. I'll stand by and prepare to eat my words. I would honestly prefer that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheWindBlower Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 This is a little bit better but still not enough for me to buy this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexicondevil Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 That was painful to listen to and I kept skipping ahead to see if anything interesting happened. It sounded like he recorded it while he was sleeping. He is so much more talented than all of this which just makes it depressing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyacrash Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 I dig the Bad Religion Christmas album, and DKM's rendition of Amazing Grace is incredible....but I can't get into this one... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dub Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 This should have been a vanity EP at best. TheWindBlower 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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