Strict joy is bit more sombre than the once soundtrack or the swell seasons selftitled debut, but the lyrical poetry and gorgeous harmonies have stayed with me from the very first moment i heard the album. I think its just barely around the 47 minute mark but its spread across four sides with the following sequence. Glen hansard and marketa irglova the swell season vinyl lp. Glen hansard vocals, guitar, art direction, peter katis producer, greg giorgio assistant producer, karl odlum additional engineer, greg calbi mastering, david cleary art direction, cover art, heads of state design. The swell season have their work cut out for them with their second album, strict joy. Recorded in a small studio in the czech republic with a limited budget the two are joined only by two other string players giving the songs a.
The title of the album was derived from a 1931 book of poems written by irish poet james stephens the album reached number 15 on the billboard 200. Vinyl records vinyl preorders vinyl accessories turntables vinyl records apparel. In 2007, once, a film about two people meeting and falling in love on the streets of dublin, became an indie phenomenon, as audiences everywhere responded to the unassuming charm of the two leads, glen and marketa, and the beautiful music they made together. The swell season strict joy antiindigo cd grooves inc. Oct 23, 2009 strict joy is the second and final album by the swell season. Strict joy, an album by the swell season on spotify. This is the deluxe version that includes the strict joy cd from the swell season and an audio cd of a live performance in milwaukee and best of all in my opinion, the dvd of the same performance in milwaukee. The swell season shop the anti records online store official. The swell season strict joy 2009 ever had an album that you listened to a lot but sort of forgot to get it on vinyl. Strict joy is the followup to their selftitled debut. As well as strict joy, they also include a dvd of one of their concert, plus a cd of the concert. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from the swell season at the discogs marketplace. Marketa irglova anar debut album from female half of swell. Some i really liked, like low rising, but some of the songs leave me a little blah.
The swell season shop the anti records online store. The 12 new, original songs on strict joy were recorded last year and document a time of great change, tumult and progression. Due to the risks of coronavirus in the community around southern california, we have taken proactive measures for our employees and the city around us to minimize the risks of transmission of covid19. I found strict joy a little bit of a mixed bag of songs. I never thought any more about it until i saw a vinyl copy of the swell season strict joy, so i purchased it. Listening back through the swell season in comparison to frames records, the songs on once or their recent record, strict joy one cant help but be struck by just how intimate the whole affair feels. The swell season strict joy arcade fire neon bible all of those releases have neat etchings on side d rather than a playable surface, too. The swell season strict joy anti they captivated audiences worldwide in the oscarwinning love story that was the film once. So its fair to say that the swell seasons second proper album, strict joy, represents the first time the duo has entered a studio knowing that thered be a sizable, receptive audience for whatever they came up with. The swell season strict joy digipack packaging on deepdiscount. Irish music central the swell season discography albums. Favorite tracks are low rising, feeling the pull, and back.
I got the deluxe edition, which has a second cd of live tracks from the last couple of tours. Oct 29, 2009 while no longer a couple, the pair continue to work together in the swell season, so its hard to keep in mind that strict joy, the bands second album, is a sequel to its first and not, as the. The swell season strict joy deluxe edition cd amoeba. Recording as the swell season, glen hansard and marketa irglova recorded a lush, lovely, heartfelt gem in the new strict joy, on which they. The twelve new, original songs on strict joy document a.
After watching and really enjoying the movie once, i bought several frames albums and also strict joy. Low rising cause weve gotta come up, weve gotta come up low rising cause theres no further for us to fall low rising cause i fear weve had enough, and were low rising all for the love of you i wanna take you to the rock i wanna jump right in and see what that big oceans got i wanna turn this thing around. The results are quite often gorgeous, with songs like the rain and wild horses building up to expansive, cathartic climaxes over the course of several. I picked up the new the swell season cd today, called strict joy. The swell season strict joy deluxe edition anti records. The swell season strict joy image courtesy of anti records after years of huge success in his native ireland with his band the frames second only to u2 in popularity there, its often said, glen hansard was finally about to get a taste of international recognition. I enjoy that album, but agree with lostchord that its a bit too glenishsounding. It was released in ireland on october 23, 2009, the rest of europe on october 26, and on october 27 in north america on the anti record label.
While no longer a couple, the pair continue to work together in the swell season, so its hard to keep in mind that strict joy, the bands second album, is a sequel to its first and not, as the. Strict joy is the second and final album by the swell season it was released in ireland on october 23, 2009, the rest of europe on october 26, and on october. Low rising feeling the pull in these arms the rain fantasy man paper cup high horses the verb i have loved you wrong love that conquers two tongues back broke. Typically delivered to united states in 36 business days. Strict joy is the second and final album by the swell season. Strict joy is bit more sombre than the once soundtrack or the swell seasons selftitled debut, but the. The swell season strict joy 2009 for sale online ebay. Strict joy the swell season favorite album ericmackattacks.
Beautiful double lp pressing with great sound quality. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as descri. As a result, strict joy is a joy from start to finish, and few the swell season strict joy manage to mix intimacy and sweeping songcraft with such finesse. The swell season, the oscarwinning duo of frames frontman glen hansard and czech ingenue. Oct 27, 2009 i picked up the new the swell season cd today, called strict joy. The swell season discography albums irish music central. They were the stars of the movie once, and in their musical guise generated a wave of acclaim worldwide during the 2008 awards season garnering two grammy nominations and an oscar win for best original song for the hit single falling slowly.
Im a huge lover of female vocalists, so ill watch for it at my local shop and pick up a copy. The results are quite often gorgeous, the swell season strict joy songs like the rain and high horses building up to expansive, cathartic climaxes over the course of several minutes. Now known as the swell season, the musical partnership of glen hansard and marketa irglova attempt to recapture the hearts of listening audiences with their new record strict joy. A quick glance at the writing credits of the new songs betrays that this is more of a glen hansard album.
The swell season strict joy 2009 five years ago, a tiny irish movie called once took the world by storm. One recent offender with the short sides is the latest grizzly bear album, shields. Trend for standard length albums spread over two lps steve. Strict joy by the swell season album, contemporary folk. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Which probably explains why strict joy sounds so tentative at times. The twelve new, original songs on strict joy document a time of great change and tumult. The deluxe version of strict joy also included a live recording, an evening at the riverside theatre. Strict joy by the swell season 45778704828 cd barnes. The swell season are glen hansard from the irish band the frames and marketa irglova classically trained czech pianist and vocalist. If anything, glen and marketa are even better live than in the studio. It was released in ireland on october 23, 2009, the rest of europe on october 26, and on october 27 in north america on the antirecord label. Shop official swell season merch, vinyl records, shirts and more. They were the stars of the movie once, and in their musical guise generated a wave of acclaim worldwide during the 2008 awards season garnering two gra.
Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup. I saw this album at a local shop and snagged it as fast i could. The duo of glen hansard and marketa irglova released their debut effort in 2006 under the name the swell. Strict joy is the second and final album by the swell season glen hansard and marketa irglova. Preorder the swell season strict joy october 8, 2009 at 1.
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