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Editorial Reviews
2009 release, the third album from the mighty Langhorne Slim. One of the most endearing and standout qualities of Slim's live shows is the sureness that one is always entering a genuine Gospel-like musical experience full of little miracles. Be Set Free has captured this charisma and spirit -the "hold your heart" moments and "raise a drink" dance vibes shine throughout with lush string arrangements and the fine sonic talents of drummer Malachi DeLorenzo and new bassist Jeff Ratner. Langhorne's stronger than ever vocals lead the journey blending his poetry through the beautiful chaos and bearing a wisdom that reflects a broken heart battling the perils of true hope. Be Set Free is also one of Langhorne's most cinematic and cohesive efforts to date. Slim has truly reached a point of light where these songs come from wide-eyed maturity and mastered craft.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By Scott Yanoff
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I had never heard of this band/person before yet I saw them come up on the MSN Music site when the album came out. Since it was streaming for free there, I gave it a listen and was impressed enough to give it a few more listens and eventually I bought it. I dug around for his older stuff and it didn't seem as consistent as this album. I don't like to put artists in a strict category but I think the "alternative folk rock" description suits them best. I'd peg them as a more-Americana Ryan Adams. Similar to Ryan's albums, which are more of the alternative country genre, there's enough range on the album to make it a "box of chocolates" as described by another reviewer, and it is that variety that makes this appealing. Most songs aren't what one would classify as all-out rockers, but "Say Yes" and "Yer Wrong" are very upbeat. The album seems to have an undercurrent of a relationship break-up ("Leaving My Love", "Be Set Free"), but with a relaxed tone and upbeat melody that seems to imply that this time it's of the author's choosing.
The lyrics are all entertaining, right from the get-go. In the opener, "Back to the Wild", I like how he laments "I've had it better than some and I know I shouldn't complain/though my grandfather told me once that all pain hurts the same". Meanwhile, there's really only one dud on the entire album, "So Glad I'm Coming Home", which luckily appears as the penultimate song. My favorites on the album include "Land of Dreams" and the mid-tempo rocker "Yer Wrong", although I can't decide which I'd pick as the better of the two. If you're looking to play this on the family stereo, just be aware of some mild swearing in "Yer Wrong" and some not-so-mild swearing in "Blown Your Mind". In any case, this was a great discovery for me, not too mellow and better than your average singer-songwriter stuff appearing today.
The lyrics are all entertaining, right from the get-go. In the opener, "Back to the Wild", I like how he laments "I've had it better than some and I know I shouldn't complain/though my grandfather told me once that all pain hurts the same". Meanwhile, there's really only one dud on the entire album, "So Glad I'm Coming Home", which luckily appears as the penultimate song. My favorites on the album include "Land of Dreams" and the mid-tempo rocker "Yer Wrong", although I can't decide which I'd pick as the better of the two. If you're looking to play this on the family stereo, just be aware of some mild swearing in "Yer Wrong" and some not-so-mild swearing in "Blown Your Mind". In any case, this was a great discovery for me, not too mellow and better than your average singer-songwriter stuff appearing today.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:MP3 Music
What I love about listening to Langhorne Slim is you never know what to expect; every track of a new album is like that big box under the Christmas tree with your name on it and all you can think is "Wow, I can't wait to open that up!". Slim offers a musical style all his own; his voice while gruff is full of passion, his lyrics are like listening in on a private phone conversation, you only hear on side but it's all you need, and music itself varies from straight blues to flat out rock, to the acoustic simplicity of a man and his guitar. If you are someone who enjoys the Avett Brothers, Josh Ritter, Blitzen Trapper, Connor Oberst, or anyone from this new folk/rock, bluegrass/grunge genre, you will not be disappointed with Langhorne Slim.
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By D. Kennon
Format:MP3 Music
I would place this album top ten all time (for my tastes of course). The others being:
Rocking the Suburbs- Ben Folds
August and Everything After- The Counting Crows
I'm Wide Awake, It's Morning- Bright Eyes
and six others that I can't think of right now.
Rocking the Suburbs- Ben Folds
August and Everything After- The Counting Crows
I'm Wide Awake, It's Morning- Bright Eyes
and six others that I can't think of right now.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
3.0 out of 5 stars
Good Place to Start
Langhorn balances singer sing writer style with bluegrass and country influences. His attention to the subtleties of these genres is really what makes his stye unique. Read more
Published 1 month ago by christopherdbuchanan
5.0 out of 5 stars
If you haven't listened yet...
You have to now. Go do it. This band quickly made it into my top 5 all time favorite bands.
Their music will get you moving, get you thinking, and get you coming back for... Read more
Their music will get you moving, get you thinking, and get you coming back for... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Melonie
5.0 out of 5 stars
Amazing Music
Slim's voice just transports me to a place where I can feel everything he sings about. His lyrics are deep and the melody carries the tune with added vigor. I love this band. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Get it now
5.0 out of 5 stars
another great album
my boyfriend and I saw this band as the opener when we went to see another band. they were incredible. we bought all the album's and both adore their style...true musicians
Published on May 12, 2010 by M Matz
3.0 out of 5 stars
Diminishing returns
This album is alright, but easily the worst from Langhorne Slim. It seems a bit early in his career for a "getting sober and settling down" sort of record, but that's exactly what... Read more
Published on December 13, 2009 by Charles Gitteau
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great price, even better tune
Seriously great song. This will suck you in, and you will buy the rest of the album. Or at least you should.
Published on November 19, 2009 by L. Beebe
5.0 out of 5 stars
Enjoyable from start to finish
Langhorne Slim's new album is one that really hits home with the lyrics and chemistry of the music. A great album you can listen from start to finish and relate one way or... Read more
Published on September 29, 2009 by Joseph D. Abruska
