Tramp [+Digital Booklet]

Sharon Van Etten | Format: MP3 Music

Product Details

• Original Release Date: February 6, 2012
• Release Date: February 6, 2012
• Label: Jagjaguwar
• Copyright: 2012 Jagjaguwar
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• Total Length: 46:21
• Genres:
  • Alternative Rock
• ASIN: B0070R8WY2
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,175 Paid in MP3 Albums (See Top 100 Paid in MP3 Albums)

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

15 of 19 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars "I want my scars to help and heal" February 7, 2012

By P. Rickter

Format:Audio CD

This album is the excellent result of taking a wonderful songwriter and giving her the chance to work with a group of musicians who allow her to extend the power of music. All the ingredients that made "Because I Was In Love" and "Epic" so good (SVE's hyper-personal songwriting and her unique voice as a singer) are here too, but so much more as well.

The opportunity to work with a wide range of musicians gives her songs even more depth and power. Sometimes, like on "Serpents," she totally rocks out in a way that's astonishing compared to BIWIL. But there are still wonderfully quiet moments here, like "Joke or a Lie," which ends the album on a beautiful note.

And her songwriting is even better -- look at "All I Can," a song that slowly builds from nothing to a massive sound. But even with all that sound, her words still stand out: "Wanting to love as new as I can, Wanting to show I want my scars to help and heal." Or on "Leonard," where it takes the whole song to construct the final line, as if figuring it out herself as she's singing it: "I am bad at loving you."

If you're already a fan of SVE, don't hesitate to get this -- all the emotional intimacy of her earlier albums is here too, but with a richer and bolder sound. If you're new to SVE, this is the perfect opportunity to check out a singer-songwriter who is definitely worth discovering.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars "Like Cigarette Ash The World Is Collapsing Around Me" March 22, 2012

By Philip R. Heath TOP 500 REVIEWERVINE™ VOICE

Format:MP3 Music

I first learned of Sharon Van Etten when Rolling Stone had her listed as their "Artist to Watch" in a recent issue. Amazon also has her included in their "Artists on the Rise" list. While I have to admit that Tramp is a bit of an odd title for an album, Van Etten earns every bit of the accolades that she has gotten. While her voice is not soft and mellow, it is captivating. While Amazon has had "Serpents" available for free, I think this track is pretty middle of the road with respect to all the songs on Tramp. The thing that is striking on many songs including "All I Can", "Give Out", and "In Line" is the rich vocal harmonies. Though their voices are a bit different Van Etten's is a bit duskier), I can't help but think of Sheryl Crow's album Globe Sessions. These songs are bluesy alt-rock at its best. Tramp also has good lyrics. Take the line "Like cigarette ash the world is collapsing around me." from "Ask" as an example. Van Etten does have room to grow. The tracks "We Are Fine" and "Joke Or A Lie" didn't do a lot for me. However, Tramp seems to have all the makings of a breakthrough album, and there is good reason that Amazon has her in their "Artists on the Rise". If you loved discovering early Sheryl Crow, give this a try.

Download this: "In Line"

6 of 8 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Melancholic but beautiful February 20, 2012

By MPB

Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase

This is really great. Not just "another singer-songwriter," SVE has mastered the minor-key, melancholic song that is straigtforward and free of melodrama. The arrangements are usually pretty spare and restrained -- a guitar, drum, maybe an organ/electic piano. The focus is very much on the songs (which are generally very strong) and not on the production. SVE has a strong, rich voice -- she makes me think of someone like Beth Orton. The highlights are probably "All We Can," and "Ask" which start slow and builds gradually to a crescendo that reminds me very much of Roy Orbison. A very strong album overall.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful January 5, 2013

By Danny

Format:MP3 Music|Amazon Verified Purchase

This is one of my favorite records of 2012 if not my favorite. Sharon sings heartbreaking and heartfelt songs that are intensely gripping and beautiful. Her penchant for melody is striking not to mention the potency of her lyrics. I simply cannot get over the power of her voice. It's cathartic listening to her sing. I'd recommend this record to anyone.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Buy this album! December 13, 2012

By Rahul Banerjee

Format:MP3 Music|Amazon Verified Purchase

I'd been noticing this album in my "suggested" list from Amazon Cloud Player for a while, but only decided to listen to Sharon's music on YouTube recently... and I'm glad I did!

If you're wondering, try "Serpents" and "All I Can". (this track has an awesome buildup till the very end). Those tracks should give you a good idea what her music's is like.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Great album! April 1, 2012

By Jeffrey Hunter

Format:Audio CD

I'd never heard of the artist before, but saw it in a record bin (vinyl) and remembered it had been favorably reviewed, so I bought it. I loved it! Well conceived, written, sung, played, recorded, and arranged. An album that I want to play over and over. Cannot recommend too highly. Will now investigate her earlier work and await her future work.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars First three songs make this album worth the money March 29, 2012

By Jh

Format:MP3 Music|Amazon Verified Purchase

Overall I didn't find this album to be all that great. Tracks 4 - 12 only have one song - Magic Chords - I thought was alright, with the rest not being my thing. But the first three songs, especially Give Out and Serpents, are some of the best songs I have heard in a long time. Those songs are so good they elevate my overall rating of this album because I feel I will be listening to them for many years. Definitely give Give Out and Serpents a listen, and if you like any of the songs after those you should buy the album.

5.0 out of 5 stars Love June 6, 2013

By Christine Johnson

Format:MP3 Music|Amazon Verified Purchase

I love this record. I listen to it over and over and over in my car and while I'm working.