Loneliest in the Morning

by Julie Doiron

Overview

Prior to Loneliest in the Morning, Julie Doiron was part of the influential Canadian band Eric's Trip. In the later days and eventually at the end of the band, Doiron released a 7" and a full-length record of material on her own label, Sappy Records, under the name Broken Girl. Loneliest in the Morning is the first solo release from Sub Pop by Doiron under her own name. The first aspect of Loneliest in the Morning that strikes the listener is the minimal nature of the musical elements. The guitar provides the subtle rhythm, while Doiron's voice is captivating and enchanting. A melancholy undertone exists in the direct nature of the vocals, perhaps in a style of Aimee Mann, or the depth of Cat Power with straight-ahead lyrics. "Tell You Again" is a sweet lullaby, where bass and piano creep in, gently adding their touch to the soundscape. All of the songs are very personal and revealing; Doiron confesses her deepest. "Le Soleil" is the beautiful closer. The vocals carry the melody while the guitar opens the song up wide. The production is of great quality, giving the listener a sense that Doiron is actually playing in the room. Photos by Doiron and paintings by her husband, Jon Claytor, add a wonderful packaging element to round off a great record. ~ Francis Arres

Product Details

Release Date:	07/22/2008
Label:	Jagjaguwar
UPC:	0656605206127
Rank:	163400

Tracks

1. So Fast
2. Dance Me
3. Sorry, Pt. 1
4. Tell You Again
5. Explain
6. Crying Baby
7. Sweeter
8. Tonight, We Sleep
9. Mother
10. Love to Annoy
11. Creative Depression
12. Sorry, Pt. 2
13. Condescending You
14. Le Soleil
15. Second Time
16. Who Will Be the One
17. Too Much

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Julie Doiron   Primary Artist,Drums,Piano,Guitar,Vocals,Piano (Electric),Guitar (Acoustic),Guitar (Electric)
Wooden Stars   Primary Artist
Howe Gelb   Guest Artist,Piano,Mellotron,Piano (Electric),Guitar (Acoustic)
Dave Shouse   Guest Artist,Bass,Piano,Cymbals,Guitar (Acoustic),Guitar (Electric),Vocals (Background)
Doug Easley   Guitar (Electric),Vocals (Background),Pedal Steel,Mellotron,Drums
Davis McCain   Bass

Technical Credits

John Golden   Mastering
Dave Shouse   Producer
Davis McCain   Engineer
Julie Doiron   Composer,Photography
Stuart Sikes   Assistant Engineer
Jon ?   Photography
Julie Doiron Claytor   Composer
Doug Easley   Engineer