Local Honey by Brian Fallon
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- Record Label: Orchard
- Release Date: Mar 27, 2020
- Summary: The third full-length solo release for The Gaslight Anthem frontman was produced by Peter Katis.
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- Record Label: Orchard
- Genre(s): Folk, Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock, Alternative Singer/Songwriter, Heartland Rock
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Fallon speaks humbly of his work, but Local Honey, containing various other themes of home and love, is his highest achievement to-date.
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As well as being excellent, Local Honey is evidence that the man himself is able to adjust his songwriting to his circumstances without compromising in its quality. It all makes for a seriously sweet listen that reaffirms the Jersey boy as a storyteller and songwriter par excellence.
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Svelte, mostly acoustic collection is so refreshing. [May 2020, p.94]
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The songs here are mostly sparse and reflective. [May 2020, p.27]
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Even when Fallon does resort to simply weeping into the sawdust – You Have Stolen My Heart and When You’re Ready – it’s over the sort of gorgeous and poignant love letters to his family that make homeliness feel close to Godliness. Such saccharine succour.
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Sweet, solid collection about fatherhood and quitting cigarettes, sounding like the National. [Apr 2020, p.87]
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This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. There’s a certain peace beneath the lyrics and tone of this album. Usually peace doesn’t lead to good music, but this is an exception. It’s a good time for some coming to terms.… Expand