Name: More Rain
Brand: M Ward

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BELLA521CD

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Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2016-03-04

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Supplier US

WEA /­ ADA

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

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673855053325

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

M Ward

Genre US

Rock-Pop

Label US

Merge Records

M. Ward is a Portland, Oregon based songwriter born on October 4, 1973. He draws inspiration from various American musical traditions including folk, country, blues, and rock. With his unique blend of genres, M. Ward has captivated audiences worldwide.

Not only does he have a successful solo career, but M. Ward is also part of the group She & Him alongside *Zooey Deschanel*. Together they create enchanting melodies that have garnered critical acclaim.

If you enjoy artists such as Sparklehorse, T.V. On The Radio, Guster, Starlight Mints, Mercury Rev, Clem Snide, Eels or Daniel Johnston then you are sure to appreciate the captivating soundscapes crafted by *M. Ward*.

M Ward returns with a stunning new album 'More Rain' for release on Bella Union This album Ward's eighth solo affair finds the artist picking up the tempo and volume a bit from his previous release 2012's 'A Wasteland Companion' Where that record introspectively looked in from the outside 'More Rain' finds Ward on the inside gazing out Begun four years ago and imagined initially as a DIY doowop album that would feature Ward experimenting with layering his own voice it soon branched out in different directions a move that he credits largely to his collaborators here who include REM's Peter Buck Neko Case kd lang The Secret Sisters and Joey Spampinato of NRBQ The result is a collection of upbeat sonically ambitious yet canonically familiar songs that both propel Ward's reach and satisfy longtime fans 'More Rain' begins with an actual rainstorm then throughout the album guitars chime chug and riff with Ward's unmistakable earthy tone while layers of atmospheric reverb and skittering drums climb and clip in equal measures As the cloud of noise rolls in the layers part ever so slightly to make way for Ward's voice which can play wispy and whimsical in one moment 'Pirate Dial' or crackling and smoky in the next 'Time Won't Wait' just as well as it can climb to clearsky clarity 'Confession' then drop down to smooth soulful crooning 'I'm Listening' each one after the other 'Girl From Conejo Valley' is a nostalgic trot through people he used to know and a place he used to be and 'Slow Driving Man' is sweeping and lush in its orchestral climb towards confident heights As the album ends with the selfassured swing of 'I'm Going Higher' voices join together in a chorus of rising 'ah's and for just a second it seems the storm outside has slowed making room for a ray of hopeful sunlight As Ward knows the rainy season is sure to return but for now 'More Rain' is here to help us with our perspective LP With Download

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