The album describes a processthe writer of these songs is balancing the baggage of what cant be changed against the possibilities that lie ahead, all by wrestling with his emotions in the here and now. New orleansbased singersongwriter anders osborne brought in both the drummer and his keyboardist robert walter to play on american patchwork, which arrived on april 27, 2010. The first single off the album lafayette was released on january 15, 2016 via american songwriter. Anders osborne american patchwork releases discogs. Blues fans can appreciate a musician who channels his pain and passion into his music. Recorded at dockside studios in louisiana and produced by osborne and warren riker, peace looks at the title subject from all angles. Its soulful, wildly diverse, and keenly attuned to the seductive pleasures of bourbon street and the rueful regrets. It opens with a cacophonous roar inside the heart of darkness. Osborne provides the soundtrack for my summer of 2010, his album playing often, finding myself searching through it for all the gems and twisted truths, the chunky grooves. His songwriting has reached an entirely new skill level, no matter the manner or volume he chooses to display it.
An awardwinning songwriter and guitarist, he is also a singer whose raw, emotional delivery informs everything he plays. American patchwork, an album by anders osborne on spotify. A patchwork tour of new orleans with anders osborne you can find the renaissance of the posthurricane crescent city echoed in the life of the musician, who has rebuilt his. He has only balanced them once before, on 2001s brilliant ash wednesday blues. He is among the most original and visionary musicians writing and performing today. American patchwork anders osborne free internet radio. Anders osborne stopped by the station in support of his new album american patchwork, out on alligator records. Theres a local legend in new orleans that the longer anders osbornes beard, the more heartbroken and less sober the swedishborn songwriter is. The swedishborn, longtime new orleans resident is among the most original and visionary musicians performing today. Stanton moores groove alchemy, released earlier the same month, had a strong connection to this one. Between the potency of his incredibly deep songwriting, his soulful vocals and his subtle, expert guitar work, new orleans osborne is a true musical treasure. Anders osborne echoes of my sins lyrics genius lyrics. Bandsartists like led zeppelin, the who, guess who, bob marley, and several others that escape me at this time, come to mind when listening to him. Anders obsornes album american patchwork reminds me of several classic rock bands.
And now he also has a new album, titled american patchwork. Produced by stanton moore galactic, osborne, and pepper keenan, it features only the guitarist, moores drum kit, and the great robert walter on keyboards. Since the release of american patchwork, osborne has toured virtually nonstop, performing with his own band, solo with keb mo, with the stanton moore trio, with toots and the maytals, alongside karl denson s tiny universe and with luther dickinson as well as with the voice of the wetlands allstars. Anders osborne, unique new orleans singersongwriter, now on alligator records. The alligator debut from a gifted singer, songwriter and guitarist. American patchwork by anders osborne, released 27 april 2010 1. I had no idea what osborne sounded like or where he resides on the mythical blues map when i bought american patchwork at grimeys. The intense selfexamination osborne has undergone in the past year is reflected in the powerful strains of on the road to charlie parker, the opening song on american patchwork.
Listen to your favorite songs from american patchwork by anders osborne now. Award winning new orleans songwriter, artist, performer. In a city overflowing with stellar artists, bands and performers, osborne is one of the big easys favorite musical heroes. American patchwork is not the first of his albums to deal with the subject. Get the backstage pass and enjoy an instant 10% discount off your instore and online purchases. Anders osbornes profile including the latest music, albums, songs, music videos and more updates. Anders osborne, american patchwork alligator records. Anders osborne american patchwork im in the promised land, says proud american immigrant and grammywinning singersongwriterguitarist anders osborne. Anders osborne anders osborne is among the most original and visionary musicians performing today. A video edit of call on me from anders osbornes american patchwork on alligator records.
Anders osborne born 1966, uddevalla, sweden is a swedishborn american singer and songwriter. Both living room and ash wednesday blues include songs about the. Theres always some butterflies in the stomach when i take a chance on an artist whose music ive never heard before. His alligator records debut, american patchwork, is a moving collection of soulbaring rock, blues and ballads. There was a sort of frustration about where i was at the time and the choices i was making, the lack of discipline, osborne explains. With the new cd, osborne continues the journey started by american patchwork and black eye galaxy, emerging from a whirlwind of emotional chaos and moving toward a sense of inner peace. American patchwork by anders osborne 14551493624 cd.
Anders osbourne, american patchwork poster k9 ebay. Anders osborne listen and stream free music, albums, new. Anders osborne chases the muse in a cozy room just off the kitchen of his. Examples of what i am talking about can be found within the first four songs of american patchwork. A deep, rewarding album featuring powerful songs of sin and redemption set against anders infectious synthesis of classic roots sounds. American patchwork is emblematic of osbornes adopted city of new orleans.
American patchwork, osborne s debut for alligator, finds that balance again, but goes deeper, wider. The rest of his records, fine as they are, have leaned more heavily on one side or the other. Find anders osborne discography, albums and singles on allmusic allmusic. With musical assistance from moore on drums, keenan on percussion and guitar, and robert walter on keyboards, american patchwork is a bright new chapter in. A patchwork tour of new orleans with anders osborne. Maybe he will now receive the kind of recognition he so well deserves. The best example of that so far is anders osborne and his amazing american patchwork. Rather, he is an artist who has suffered more than his share of the blues. Details about anders osbourne, american patchwork poster k9 anders osbourne, american patchwork poster k9 item information.
Guitarist anders osborne showcases his american patchwork. Released a decade ago this week, anders osbornes american patchwork showcased both his rocking and songwriter sides. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. With musical assistance from moore on drums, keenan on percussion and guitar, and robert walter on keyboards, american patchwork is a bright new chapter in anders osbornes remarkable journey.
Find anders osborne discography, albums and singles on allmusic. Provided to youtube by the state51 conspiracy on the road to charlie parker anders osborne american patchwork. Produced by stanton moore, osborne, and pepper keenan, it features only the guitarist, moores drum kit, and the great robert walter on keyboards. The ten original songs on american patchwork are among the strongest osborne has ever written. On the road to charlie parker, from anders osborne american patchwork 2010. John mccusker the timespicayune anders osborne released his new american patchwork just before the 2010 jazz fest. Alligator records genuine houserockin music since 1971. Anders osborne american patchwork 2010, cd discogs. His album, american patchwork, is a humble soulful expression of putting things back together and returning from something adverse. How anders osborne came into his own with american patchwork. American patchwork by anders osborne on amazon music.
American patchwork by anders osborne on apple music. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Ive been looking for the golden truth ive been filled with good intent i held up the torch of love and i have tried to do the right thing but as my hands slowly. Osborne wrote all ten songs, all imbued with serious lyrical depth, unforgettable melodies and performed with. An intense, soulstirring album ranging from gentle ballads to burning rockers, including some truly. It was the first of two albums released by osborne in 2016, the second album being flower box. Rock, blues anders osborne american patchwork 2010, cd discogs. Osborne and friend stanton moore galactic produced american patchwork, with coproduction by pepper keenan of down and corrosion of conformity. Anders osborne has two distinct musical personalities. Anders osborne on the road to charlie parker youtube.
American patchwork by anders osborne new on cd fye. Having lived in the crescent city since 1990, he is a pillar of the citys. Anders osborne is not posing that question, but after living with american patchwork for weeks now i cant stop asking it myself. The fact that this musician also is a first class guitarist, singer and songwriter. Anders osborne performs meet me in new mexico live at wtmd.
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