The Way We Move

Langhorne Slim has been making music since the late 90s, but this album was my introduction to him and his sound. Slim makes soulful, infectious rock. Guitars, drums, piano, banjo, and the occasional horn section peppered throughout distinguish this album as a diamond in the rough amongst the synth laden, over-produced autotuned fare that so often fall in to the new "rock" category now days. Some stand out tracks:"Fire" - If James Brown was alive he'd wish he'd done this song. Well, maybe it'd be a bit too rock-and-roll for the Godfather of Soul, but he'd definitely move his feet to it. Horn section and a killer keyboard riff make this track one not to miss."The Way We Move" - This is an infectious, bar room brawl of a song. It's fun, anthemic and pure rock."Salvation" - A melancholy and sparse arrangement here with muted drums and a banjo to accompany Slim's voice, which is textured and layered with emotion."Someday" - If Buddy Holly played the banjo, he might've written a song like this."Bad Luck" - Another uptempo song with banjo and this time an accordion. This song reminds you that you really should dance more to songs with positive lyrics that feature accordions.These are just my top five tracks, but the album is solid throughout.

This is a fresh and energetic album with great feel. There are a host of Indie albums that demonstrate great musicianship but offer a limited range in the mood and atmosphere of the music. The first two songs were the initial attraction and remain great listening. The title track starts with an unassuming guitar intro then kicks into a confident rollicking statement of intent, highlight for me are the lyrics,"at the Last Supper baby make sure you get something , something to eat!" Track two layers into it's work with drums and banjo providing the backdrop while an organ gently kicks in behind. The message, "bad luck got in me but I will survive" comes out as ironically positive when it is bounced along through the song."Fire" and "Salvation" follow and both tracks are slower with great empathy for the concept being expressed. They are beautifully sung, the music ebbs and flows, with electric piano and horns adding drama to the atmosphere in "Fire". The first side of the record is all good. The second side needs more listening at this point and I will update this when I think I've got it. W

This is a pivotal moment for Langhorn Slim - while past albums have been hit or miss with moments of brilliance balanced with the mundane this album breaks away delivering solid songs start to finish. Its album that you should own. The bluegrass country folk sound Langhorne has been working at is refined and flawlessly worked into the sound. The first three tracks are solid - each could be a hit by itself - The Way We Move is That Type of food tapping song you can't help but love with catchy lyrics. Bad Luck is another strong track - incredibly simple lyrically but again so catchy and well balanced. Fire is a bit of a pleasant departure - the piano so often featured in Langhorne music is an organ for this song and the whole thing has a bluesy almost contemporary new orleans house blues / jazz style feel. Other songs - Song for Sid and Past Lives present lyrics so sincere and honest that you can't help but like them. Langhorne at points strikes chords in this album that feel almost like a modern day woody guthrie - Wild Soul is a great example. If you're a fan of the Lumineers, The Head and the Heart, or Grizzly Bear here's another band to watch.

This album sounded great, Amazon delivered it early. Even know it was a holiday. That's great business. I'l be using Amazon again soon.

This album popped up in my recommendations. It isn't often that Amazon recommends me something that I really love so I feel like I lucked out with this album. There is not a weak track in the bunch. The style and quality of the music feels like something I would have stumbled onto pulling random artists out of my dad's music collection, if that makes sense. Sort of retro but still super cool. It's great.

This is easily one of my top five albums for 2012 and probably my favorite overall. I'd never heard of Langhorne Slim before stumbling upon this, but man am I glad for the recommendation (thanks Amazon!). He's got such a raw and emotional voice, and his backing band is fantastic too. I really appreciate the variety of tracks - some have a bluegrass feel, some a bit more Bob Dylan, and a couple ("Past Lives", "On the Attack") even sound like early Tom Waits to me (besides the obvious vocal differences).As others have said, this is a great release and I can't wait until I get a chance to see these guys live. The production here is well done but largely unpolished, and it seems like their style would translate very well into a live show.

Rousing songs, emotive vocals, feels like magic.

The first time I heard of Langhorne was at a lumineers concert, and I'm so glad I did. In addition to playing some great music, they put on one great show. I find myself playing this one over and over.

If you like The Lumineers you'll probably like this guy too. We saw him supporting them in Birmingham in Feb 2013. His band consists of a drummer, double bass, and wizard banjo player. The faster tracks are better, but the slow ones quickly grow on you. What is nice is that his live sound is captured really well on the CD (unlike The Lumineers, who are sooooo much better live). I am an old rocker at heart, but this hillbilly folk / rock is really starting to appeal!

There is such great energy and chemistry between the band in this album. If you like mostly upbeat bluesy country music with a unique vocal sound then you should give it a listen. Definitely his most accomplished record yet - with a fantastically catchy title track.

A brilliant mix of Country, Blues, Folk and Soul influences, all recorded live, make this a stunning album. Bargain price too and a great band live. Buy this and go see them live before the get huge!

I saw Langhorne Slim support The Lumineers in Brixton and they were incredible. This CD is a must buy :)

No se de donde han sacado los de Amazon ese título, porque como se ve en la imagen se trata del último disco de Langhorne Slim con The Law, The Way We Move. Gran disco que alterna temas muy animados, con otros más tranquilos con el estilo inconfundible de Langhorne. Aunque Amazon no informa de ello, me llevé la grata sorpresa al recibirlo de que el disco incluye una copia en cd del mismo y el vinilo es blanco.

Blow by blow, this Cat Stevens meets Arthur Lee and Bob Dylan sound for the new age.

Confirmo todo lo dicho por FPS666 (muy útil su opinión), al menos a día de hoy te llega en vinilo blanco y con el cedé en el interior.No tiene las letras pero teniendo en cuenta que fue grabado a través de Crowdfounding, tampoco vamos a pedir tantísimo.

Can’t get enough of this fella, excellent !

One of the best records I now own

Solid album with some great tracks!

Di sicuro non è il miglior disco dei Langhorne Slim, ormai approdato ad un successo mondiale, ma nonostante ciò è davvero un gran bel lavoro e merita di essere ascoltato. Bel lavoro!

ペンシルバニアのSSW、Langhorne Slimの４作目、今回はKenny Siegalプロデュース、そのJohnny Societyや最近ではBeirutやJoseph Arthur等の作品が印象的なニューヨークのOld Soul Studiosにて録音されている。レーベルもBombadilやSamantha Crain、Avett Brothersも在籍していたRamseurに移籍。で、内容は過去作同様オールド感たっぷりのブルースやブルーグラスを根底に、現代的なセンスにて咀嚼させたフォーク、カントリーを展開。が、今まで以上にかき鳴らされる荒々しいアコギと、シャウトする感情豊かなボーカルに彼のオーラと内に秘めた激しさを感じる。音のセンスや、ストーリー、メロディ、ボーカルともにSSWとして高い処での才能を感じる事が出来る新作だ。バンジョやキーボード、アコギ、アップライトベースを軸とした非常に簡素なサウンドながら、感情を揺さぶるSSW作品。名作。

I received this brand new vinyl in very good time. My only issue is that it came quite warped already.

Waren als Vorband auf einem Lumineers Konzert dabei! Kurz da drauf hab ich mir die Platte besorgt. Coole Typen und Klasse Musik!