Reason To Live [Baby Blue Vinyl] (LP)
Lou Barlow
Amoeba Review
Lou Barlow (Dinosaur Jr., Sebadoh) has released a new solo album of gentle indie rock with strong melodies and shuffling acoustic guitar. Barlow's slightly husky voice suits these heartfelt songs that address personal issues like family life vs. musician life. The single “Over You” is a sweeping nostalgic tune with subtly echoing guitar at the end that creates an appropriately lingering sensation. “Love Intervene” has a chugging rhythm and a sprightly vocal melody, while “In My Arms” is a bit more soulful and jangly – like something from The Shins' early work.
Track Listing
Side A Titles |
Artist |
Length |
---|---|---|
1.
In My Arms
|
Lou Barlow | 02:35 |
2.
Reason To Live
|
Lou Barlow | 03:16 |
3.
Why Can’t It Wait
|
Lou Barlow | 02:53 |
4.
Love Intervene
|
Lou Barlow | 03:21 |
5.
Privatize
|
Lou Barlow | 02:53 |
6.
I Don’t Like Changes
|
Lou Barlow | 03:39 |
7.
Clouded Age
|
Lou Barlow | 03:26 |
Side B Titles |
Artist |
Length |
---|---|---|
1.
Over You
|
Lou Barlow | 01:34 |
2.
How Do I Know
|
Lou Barlow | 01:28 |
3.
Cold One
|
Lou Barlow | 02:25 |
4.
Thirsty
|
Lou Barlow | 01:49 |
5.
Maumee
|
Lou Barlow | 01:50 |
6.
Lows and Highs
|
Lou Barlow | 02:37 |
7.
Paws
|
Lou Barlow | 02:17 |
8.
Tempted
|
Lou Barlow | 02:00 |
9.
All You People Suck
|
Lou Barlow | 02:59 |
10.
Act of Faith
|
Lou Barlow | 03:00 |