M. Ward

Editor's Review:

For some time now I’ve maintained that Elliot Smith’s first self-titled album is the “Pink Moon” of our generation: roughly a half-hour of sad, acoustic songs that were personal without being overly confessional. Here to complete the trifecta of seminal singer/songwriters is M. Ward, who has released a beautiful gem of classically baroque pop songs with more than a bit of lo-fi bluesiness to provide texture. Though sparse, his songs are accompanied by piano that serves to complement the spectacular range of his voice. The easy, loping charm found on this release takes cues from everyone from Cole Porter to Grandaddy (listen to “A Voice At The End Of The Line”), and should endear him to anyone lucky enough to hear it. With this, M. Ward has proven himself adept at creating the sort of hushed, dusky intimacy normally reserved for the legends.
– Raphael di Donato
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Record Label Merge Released October 2003

Tracks Transfiguration #1 Vincent O’Brien Sad, Sad Song Undertaker Duet For Guitars #3 Outta My Head Involuntary Helicopter Poor Boy, Minor Key Fool Says Get To The Table On Time A Voice At The End Of The Line Dead Man Let’s Dance Transfiguration #2