Langhorne Slim – Vocals/Guitar : Malachi DeLorenzo - Drums : Jeff Ratner – Bass : David Moore – Keys/Banjo
Bio
It is a special time for Langhorne Slim as he is so proud to announce and present Be Set Free, his mighty third album being released by Kemado Records. One of the most endearing and standout qualities of Slim’s live shows is the sureness that one is always entering a genuine gospel-like musical experience full of little miracles. Be Set Free has captured this charisma and spirit -the “hold your heart” moments and “raise a drink” dance vibes shine throughout with lush string arrangements and the fine sonic talents of drummer Malachi DeLorenzo, new bassist Jeff Ratner and new keyboard/banjo player David Moore. Langhorne’s stronger than ever vocals lead the journey blending his poetry through the beautiful chaos and bearing a wisdom that reflects a broken heart battling the perils of true hope.
Be Set Free is Langhorne’s most cinematic and cohesive effort to date. Slim has truly reached a point of light where these songs come from wide-eyed maturity and mastered craft.
Gut wrenching lyrics and gorgeous merry melodies-it would be easy to categorize it as folk, but this time-it’s much more complex than just that slice of pie. Sweet hallelujah choruses bleed throughout tracks like “Land Of Dreams” and “Say Yes” and turn to the darkness of blues filled “I Love You, But Goodbye”.
Be Set Free was produced by Chris Funk (member of Decemberists) who also played various instruments on the record in Portland, OR. The album also features several guest musicians including Sam Kassirer (from Josh Ritter’s band), Erika Wennerstrom (from Heartless Bastards) and Laura Veirs. The album was mixed by Tucker Martine who has recently worked with greats like Sufjan Stevens and R.E.M.
Needless to say ’tis been a non stop journey of excitement for Langhorne Slim. Since March 2008, the band have headlined over 150 shows and played major festivals such as Lollapalooza, Bumbershoot, Austin City Limits Festival, Newport Folk Fest, Sunset Junction, Pickathon, Rhythm and Roots, and SXSW. The band garnered heavy acclaim for their performance of “Restless” on the David Letterman show and were WXPN’s artist of the month. This spring, the band will be touring the US and Europe including a US tour with the Drive-By Truckers in April.
Discography
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BE SET FREE (2009) Track Listing: ‘Back to the Wild’, ‘Say Yes’, ‘I Love You, But Goodbye’, ‘Lang of Dreams’, ‘Cinderella’, ‘Be Set Free’, ‘For a Little While’, ‘Sunday by the Sea’, ‘Leaving My Love’, ‘Yer Wrong’, ‘Blown Your Mind’, ‘So Glad I’m Coming Home’, ‘Boots Boy’ |
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LANGHORNE SLIM (2008) Track Listing: ‘Spinning Compass’, ‘Rebel Side of Heaven’, ‘Restless’, ‘Sometimes’, ‘She’s Gone’, ‘Colette’, ‘Hello Sunshine’, ‘Diamonds and Gold’, ‘The Honeymoon’, ‘Tipping Point’, ‘Oh Honey’, ‘Worries’, ‘Hummingbird’ |
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ENGINE EP (2006) Track Listing: ‘English Tea’, ‘Restless’, ‘Honey Pie’, ‘Sweet Olive Tree’ OUT OF PRINT |
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WHEN THE SUN’S GONE DOWN (2005) Track Listing: ‘In the Midnight’, ‘Set Em Up’, ‘Mary’, ‘Sisterhood’, ‘The Electric Love Letter’, ‘And if it’s True’, ‘Hanshaw Shuffle (Drunken Horse)’, ‘Drowning’, ‘I Ain’t Proud’, ‘Loretta Lee Jones’, ‘By the Time the Sun’s Gone Down’, ‘Hope and Fullfillment’, ‘I Will’, ‘Checking Out’, ‘I Love to Dance’ |
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ELECTRIC LOVE LETTER (2004) Track Listing: ‘My Future’, ‘Lord’, ‘One Sunday Morning’, ‘Loretta Lee Jones’, ‘Electric Love Letter’, ‘Cut It Down’ |
Recent Press Quotes for Be Set Free
“Langhorne’s stronger than ever vocals lead the journey blending his poetry through the beautiful chaos and bearing a wisdom that reflects a broken heart battling the perils of true hope.“- BMI – http://bmi.com/news/entry/540514
“Be Set Free is a triumphant, sprawling affair likely to please a wide variety of demographics: neo-folkies, Dylan-heads, parents that still listen to their Jackson Browne records, and even pop fans that like their sing-along choruses to come with a side of serious songwriting craftsmanship. Slim’s voice, which ranges from the gravelly-crack of Bob Dylan to the emotive, pinched-nose delivery of Neil Young, ties the whole package together in a neat, pretty bow.” – Ryan Marr, USA Today/PopMatters
“(A) shimmery slice of heartache.” – Twang Nation
“Be Set Free is a tribute to the lost art of songwriting and delivery; highly melodic and an intensely personal. Anyone can write songs, but Slim goes one step further, convincing the listener that his songs can be sung no other way than with Slim’s unique approach.” – Bolachas
“The album collects the ‘hold your heart’ moments and ‘raise a drink’ dance vibes” that have made Langhorne Slim our favorite for years.” – Muzzle Of Bees