Album
The Waves, The Wake (Acoustic)
2019 · Folk, World, & Country
Rare pressing on Gatefold
The Waves, The Wake (Acoustic) is a Folk album by Great Lake Swimmers, originally released in 2019.
About
If <i>The Waves, The Wake</i> sounds celestial, it’s for good reason: Toronto’s Juno-nominated, Polaris Prize-shortlisted indie-folk group recorded their seventh studio album in the historical Bishop Cronyn Memorial Church in London, Ontario. The setting, along with instruments ranging from woodwinds to marimba, adds to the album’s unique atmosphere and depth. (The band’s stated objective was to break from their routine and record the songs without any acoustic guitars.) Lead singer Tony Dekker’s soft words and vocal melodies cascade from the rafters on “In a Certain Light” and a melting a cappella “Visions of a Different World.” Yet despite the hushed room, the band makes joyful noise on “Alone but Not Alone” and invokes sepia-toned ’70s rock on “Side Effects,” taking advantage of the acoustically perfect environment.
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Tracklist
Side A
- A1The Talking Wind (Acoustic)4:10
- A2In A Certain Light (Acoustic)3:01
- A3Alone But Not Alone (Acoustic)3:17
- A4Falling Apart (Acoustic)4:34
- A5Side Effects (Acoustic)2:43
- A6The Real Work (Acoustic)4:28
Side B
- B1Root Systems (Acoustic)3:13
- B2Unmaking The Bed (Acoustic)3:54
- B3Visions Of A Different World (Acoustic)2:35
- B4Holding Nothing Back (Acoustic)3:32
- B5Mouth Of Flames (Acoustic)4:10
- B6The Open Sea (Acoustic)4:43
Sound DNA
- Folk
- Contemporary Indie Folk
- stripped-back
- meditative
- pastoral
Notes from the original pressing. Later editions may differ.
A limited-edition of 500 vinyl-only physical release of the songs from the "The Waves, The Wake" album pared back to acoustic guitar and vocals.
Available exclusively through the band's website and Bandcamp.
Printed inner sleeve with lyrics. 180 gram vinyl.
Original artwork by Geoff Farnsworth, "Exhalation: Wind Spirit and Waves."
Credits
The people behind it.
Performers
- Tony DekkerGUITAR, VOCALS
- Bret HigginsCONTRABASS
Rare pressing on Gatefold
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