The Swell Season
by: The Swell Season
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Album Description:
Frames front man Hansard has teamed up with classically trained Czech vocalist and pianist, Irglova to produce this album of affecting songs and compositions. From straight songs to piano instrumentals, "The Swell Season" affords an insight into a whole other side of Glen/The Frames, as well as offering a perfect introduction to this very talented newcomer. The record takes its name from author Josef Skvorecky's book of the same name. Set in Nazi occupied Czechoslovakia, the story centers on one man's love of music and his pursuit of unattainable women as a country comes unglued. Like the book, the record deals with the pains and hopes of those struggling to make sense of their lives.
Frames front man Hansard has teamed up with classically trained Czech vocalist and pianist, Irglova to produce this album of affecting songs and compositions. From straight songs to piano instrumentals, "The Swell Season" affords an insight into a whole other side of Glen/The Frames, as well as offering a perfect introduction to this very talented newcomer. The record takes its name from author Josef Skvorecky's book of the same name. Set in Nazi occupied Czechoslovakia, the story centers on one man's love of music and his pursuit of unattainable women as a country comes unglued. Like the book, the record deals with the pains and hopes of those struggling to make sense of their lives.
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Customer Reviews
Average Rating:
Rating: 
- Great
The title says it all.This is a refreshing change from the hyped-junk that is currently being shoved out in front of the public by the music companies.Escape the junk, and enjoy this great music.Also check out the movie called "Once", for which this music is the soundtrack, and these musicians are the actors.
Rating: 
- IMO, not as good as Once
Well, I absolutely love the Once soundtrack. It's passionate, well-balanced and fun. The Swell Season album misses on all of these marks.
They actually re-worked a few tracks from Once, and unfortunately, didn't improve them at all. I'd rather listen to the originals.
And the new songs are almost all Glen singing, and just aren't very interesting.
I bought this, listened to it twice, then simply gave it to my friend, who actually felt the same way about it.
Stick to Once.
Rating: 
- Carl's Swell Season
this album takes me on a swimming dream I've had over the years....swell swells, northern lakes.
Rating: - Love It!
I bought this CD for the song "Falling Slowly", which I give 5 stars to as well.I was not disappointed one bit by any of the other songs on this cd.They have great voices and love the music!
Rating: 
- Five star music but ...
Based on listening to the mp3 download (not the CD), I thought the mix was very odd with those wonderful harmonies often buried beneath the instruments. Otherwise it's a beautiful set of music. I really like these guys.
- GreatThe title says it all.This is a refreshing change from the hyped-junk that is currently being shoved out in front of the public by the music companies.Escape the junk, and enjoy this great music.Also check out the movie called "Once", for which this music is the soundtrack, and these musicians are the actors.
- IMO, not as good as OnceWell, I absolutely love the Once soundtrack. It's passionate, well-balanced and fun. The Swell Season album misses on all of these marks.
They actually re-worked a few tracks from Once, and unfortunately, didn't improve them at all. I'd rather listen to the originals.
And the new songs are almost all Glen singing, and just aren't very interesting.
I bought this, listened to it twice, then simply gave it to my friend, who actually felt the same way about it.
Stick to Once.
- Carl's Swell Seasonthis album takes me on a swimming dream I've had over the years....swell swells, northern lakes.
- Love It!I bought this CD for the song "Falling Slowly", which I give 5 stars to as well.I was not disappointed one bit by any of the other songs on this cd.They have great voices and love the music!
- Five star music but ...Based on listening to the mp3 download (not the CD), I thought the mix was very odd with those wonderful harmonies often buried beneath the instruments. Otherwise it's a beautiful set of music. I really like these guys.
