Ray LaMontagne
 

Wondering who is familiar with him.

Fairly enjoyable, nothing spectacular but certainly worthwhile.

I've included an up for his first of two albums. Ray LaMontagne - Trouble.zip

The story is that he was inspired by a Stephen Stills album to quit his job and become a musician. I would not give anyone this advice, but love the potential of that kind of story.

Anyway here's the guy.

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Ray LaMontagne - Trouble.zip

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He sounds interesting, i'll give him a listen later.

I'm bumping this because some of you would really like this guy. I didn't want tom oversell him, but some people I know say this is their favorite album ever, so that's pretty big right?

I still havn't listened to this sorry. I'm going through an Elliott trip right now, i'll listen when i'm in a better mood. Probably tomorrow.

No need to be sorry, I can't decide rather you'll love him or find him boring.

If you're up for it, just listen to the first track ASAP and see if it makes you want to hear the rest or not, that's always a good test.

I have heard a couple of tracks before. He has a great voice, but this sort of music does'nt really do a lot for me.

I heard Trouble lots on the radio and it's a nice enough song but it never really inspired me to go out and look for more of his stuff. He's another one of those artists where he's a lot younger than I'd imagined. Where are all of these amazing voices coming from all of a sudden? :p:

Oh, I love him. I think there's a live EP on iTunes, it's worth a listen. Definitely one of those artists you have to hear live.

I love the song "Barfly"

I only recently picked up Against the Grain. I haven't given it enough spins to give it a proper review, but suffice to say I absolutely love it.

Would not have pegged you as a fan Bane

i think i'm going to get that once i hear a bit more of it.

Yessir, I kind of got from that one thread that my music tastes are a mystery? I'll start up a reccomendation thread or something to quell that.

Checked him out after seeing him on "Elvis Costello with.." today when I was flickin through the chanels. He's a pretty good talent, unique, soft voice. I like him a lot so far.

currently one of my favorite artists, empty, trouble, and shelter are amazing, so is jolene

I honestly can't get enough of his work, though I would say that I dissagree with him being in the indie area hes folk to my ears and most of his stuff is labeled under folk