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The Swell Season

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Frames front man Hansard has teamed up with classically trained Czech vocalist and pianist, Irglova to produce this album of affecting songs and compositions. From straight songs to piano instrumentals, "The Swell Season" affords an insight into a whole other side of Glen/The Frames, as well as offering a perfect introduction to this very talented newcomer. The record takes its name from author Josef Skvorecky's book of the same name. Set in Nazi occupied Czechoslovakia, the story centers on one man's love of music and his pursuit of unattainable women as a country comes unglued. Like the book, the record deals with the pains and hopes of those struggling to make sense of their lives.

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From: Amazon Posted: Jul 17, 2008 Type: User Review Beautiful and Richly Textured

I checked out The Swell Season at Bonnaroo this year and they blew me away with their rich and finely textured songs. This first album captures the same spirit, in a sonically richer environment. Highly recommended to any fan of fabulous...
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From: Amazon Posted: Jun 24, 2008 Type: User Review excellent

I loved the entire cd. To appreciate the impact of both singers, you might want to view the movie "ONCE". The movie gives a much deeper impact to the songs and artists.
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From: Amazon Posted: May 27, 2008 Type: User Review Great listening

Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova are a dynamic duo. This is hauntingly beautiful and energizing music. Definitely see the movie "Once" as well. This CD shares three songs with the soundtrack to the movie and the other pieces are in the same...
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From: Amazon Posted: May 25, 2008 Type: User Review Easy to listen to

Released before the movie Once popularized the music of the eclectic duo of Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova. Some are earlier versions of numbers heard in Once such as 'Lies' and 'Falling Slowly', but most are original to this album. The title...
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From: Amazon Posted: May 21, 2008 Type: User Review It's just swell . . .

Love the music, love the voices. My only disappointment was that I didn't realize it was mostly the same as the soundtrack from Once, which I already had. But now there is one for my car and one for my home, so it's all good.
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