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Trouble

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Some singer/songwriters (think Paul Westerberg and Elliott Smith) develop their world-weariness through the unforgiving trials of passing years and the heart-breaking grind of the music business. Others (Van Morrison, Neil Young) seem to have sprung from out of nowhere with the fully formed soul of a life well-lived. Ray LaMontagne belongs with the latter. On this, his debut, LaMontagne has crafted a handful of quietly devastating meditations on life and love--and delivered them with a raspy vocal all his own. The simple, mournful lyrics of "Burn," "Shelter" and the title track recall a Hank Williams ballad, and the reserved production by alt-country/americana genius Ethan Johns (the Jayhawks, Ryan Adams, Kings of Leon) make this a great disc for smoky Saturday nights, and rainy Sunday mornings. --Ben Heege

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From: Amazon Posted: Aug 12, 2008 Type: User Review get into "Trouble" its the good kind ..

Really good start for a "New" artist. Wild Horses is my favorite. Thats about what it took to drag me away from the stereo the first couple days of having this. Once it started getting a little too "heavy" I shuffled it inwith some "Norah Jones"...
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From: Amazon Posted: Jul 04, 2008 Type: User Review Fantastic

I bought this album based on the strength of just one song...I was so happily suprised to find the entire album was great. There are not a lot of albums I enjoy listening to start to finish; When I find one I put it on my "desert island" short...
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From: Amazon Posted: Jun 04, 2008 Type: User Review Trouble

I bought this cd after only hearing one track, Trouble. The rest of the album is haunting and sexy. I love it!
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From: Amazon Posted: Jun 02, 2008 Type: User Review beautiful voice

What a gorgeous voice this man has. I love this album - it's soulful and great to relax to. My favorite tracks are Trouble and Hannah.
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From: Amazon Posted: Apr 30, 2008 Type: User Review Trouble

This is a great album. From 'Trouble' to 'Shelter' to 'How Come,' I am just blown away by all the tracks.
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From: Amazon Posted: Apr 13, 2008 Type: User Review A Ted Hawkins rip-off

Just got the CD today in the mail. Rushed to work and popped it in the office player. Within minutes all the laughing people were depressed and the sun just wasn't shining as brightly as before. A true downer.
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From: Amazon Posted: Apr 04, 2008 Type: User Review Would not purchase from this seller again

I did not end up receiving my order although I did receive a refund. I would not order from this seller again.
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From: Amazon Posted: Mar 02, 2008 Type: User Review Music Doesn't Get Any Better Than This

While this CD is not a new release, it is a definite must have for any collection. I feel certain it is Ray's finest, but it also happens to be one of my all-time favorite CD's! Every time I have this playing, someone asks who the artist is...what...
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From: Amazon Posted: Mar 01, 2008 Type: User Review get blown away

I was just starting to believe I'd never be emotionally devastated by an album again. I kept listening to my old Joni Mitchell & Cat Stevens,
wondering why nothing recent or new was making me feel anything. I thought it meant I was getting...
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From: Amazon Posted: Feb 20, 2008 Type: User Review we love this CD

I heard the song Trouble on Sirius music- Coffee House Acoustic on TV. I had never heard of Ray LaMontagne, but ordered the CD because of that song. All the songs are great on the CD. He sort of reminded me of Amos Lee. I really like his voice,...
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