New Old Friends

Dolour | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (November 2, 2004)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Made in Mexico
• ASIN: B00005NFF0
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #538,885 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Under the leadership of singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Shane Tutmarc, Dolour is proving that pop and indie rock can peacefully co-exist. Dolour is the vehicle through which Tutmarc drives his honest and inventive music, delicately layered with intricate instrumentation and clever arrangements. Releasing Dolour’s first album, 2001’s 'Waiting For A World War,' to enthusiastic reviews, Tutmarc quickly followed up with Dolour’s second release, a dynamic album that helped to establish Dolour as a staple of the Seattle music scene. Their third and latest release, 'New Old Friends,' showcases the depths of Tutmarc’s talents – from elegant orchestral flourishes to catchy guitar hooks and sing-along choruses. With the support of Made In Mexico Records and management group Viva La Rock, Dolour finds itself poised to spread its infectious brand of sophisticated pop music beyond the West Coast to find its home in the hearts of a larger, nationwide audience.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars One of my favs of 2004, December 22, 2004

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Geoff M. Rick "dylan3773" (San Fransisco) - See all my reviews

This review is from: New Old Friends (Audio CD)

Its nice to see this album final out properly. I bought the CD when the band originally released it themselves, but now I've had to buy a second one. The new art-layout is incredible, and I'm not sure if the band remixed anything, but it even sounds better than the original. If you like melodic pop music with creative lyrics, check this band out (dolour.com).

5.0 out of 5 stars The pop anthem of summer!, November 2, 2004

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Allalom Productions "Aaron" (Port Isabel, TX) - See all my reviews

This review is from: New Old Friends (Audio CD)

This is probably one of the greatest pop albums released in the last decade, a perfect blend of modern and classic pop forms...Dolour has been slowly taking the world by storm with his blend of harmony and good ol' fashioned guitar and synth hooks. The standout tracks on this album are the first single "Cheer Up Baby" and the softer track "Running on Forever" - if you are a true fan of great and timeless pop music then this is the album for you! He has been compared to Brian Wilson, Damien Jurado, Pedro The Lion and Belle & Sebastian and yet in my book he surpasses each one in terms of creative genius...