José González
Country of origin:
Sweden
Type of music generally:
Indie folk-influenced pop-rock
Status:
Most recent release, Live at Park Ave: 01 March 2008; most recent studio release, In our nature (2007)
See also:
José González's site
Comparisons:
Nick Drake
Covers/own material:
Own; occasional co-written and covers
General comments:
This Swedish singer-songwriter of Argentine heritage writes short, voice-and-guitar songs. (JoAnn Whetsell)another guy who gets nick drake comparisions..well josé is worth mentioning. he does the guy with a guitar thing very well. great voice and songs. (stjarnell@yahoo.com)
Recommended first album:
Veneer or In our nature
Recordings:
- Veneer (2003)
- Stay in the Shade (EP, 2006)
- In our nature (2007)
Veneer
Release info:
2003; 2006—Mute—9324-2
Availability:
Wide
Ecto priority:
Highly recommended
Group members:
José González—guitar, vocals, percussion
Guest artists:
Stefan Sporsén—trumpet
Produced by:
José González
Comments:
quiet guy-with-a guitar stuff but very nicely done. he's good with the guitar and sings beautifully. (stjarnell@yahoo.com)I just love this album. It's more quiet than not, and very pure. José has such a beautiful voice. (JoAnn Whetsell)
In our nature
Release info:
2007—Imperial Recordings/Mute—9367-2
Availability:
Wide
Ecto priority:
Highly recommended
Group members:
José González—guitar, vocals
Guest artists:
Y. Nagano—backing vocals
E. Bodin—percussion
H. Wirenstrand—synthesizer
Produced by:
José González
Comments:
Quiet, yet passionate. (angeloskmail-ecto@yahoo.com)Similar to Veneer, but more fierce. (JoAnn Whetsell)
Further info:
José González recorded an iTunes exclusive Live Session EP in 2006. His band Junip (with Tobias Winterkorn and Elias Araya) released an EP, Black Refuge, in 2005. Collaborations include Jori Hulkkonen's song "Blinded By The Numbers," Niccokick's "I want you Back," and Embee's "Send Someone Away." He also performed guest vocals for Zero 7's 2006 album, The Garden.
Thanks to JoAnn Whetsell for work on this entry.
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