Sirch’s sophomore outing picks up where his 2005 self-titled debut left off. In the two-and-a-half years since, it appears the tunesmith has honed his considerable-but-scattered anti-folk talents. With Alter Alert, Sirch delivers on the enormous promise exhibited by his curiously delightful first album; the record retains a youthful, wide-eyed innocence, but is buoyed by purposeful musicianship and songwriting.
Sirch offers one deceptively fragile gem after another from start to finish on this disc. His airy tenor lilts weightlessly over a surprisingly complex bed of guitars and occasional atmospheric bowed strings. It’s a perfect complement to his fractured, wistful lyricism.
In concert, Sirch displays a nervous, boyish charm that almost threatens to derail his performances. But that disorganized anxiety arguably serves as his greatest asset on record. With Alter Alert, Austin Sirch has struck a most elusive balance: refined entropy.
Dan Bolles, Seven Days
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sounds good man. I haven't heard you since the 1/2 lounge. I'm glad you got some good recordings. I'm working pretty hard right now on the album. should be done soon.
Hey man, I have no idea what you would want me to do in your band, but I'd love to give something a try... I listened to your songs on here, very nice, listenable, fun stuff. Any particular time and place, instruments?
23 Oct 2007 8:00 P Langdon St. Cafe w/ John Elliott Montpelier, Vermont
24 Oct 2007 5:30 P Radio Bean w/ John Elliott Burlington, Vermont
24 Oct 2007 9:00 P Nectar’s w/ John Elliott Burlington, Vermont
RAINA ROSE! such a beautiful lady and dear friend of mine is coming to Vermont with an amazing gentleman named John Elliott--both are incredible singer/songwriters and musicians, and both are true angels in my life. SO PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE make sure you attend one or all of the above gigs. They will show you a wonderful time and play music with you late into the night if you let them, so gather up a group of family and friends, and show them a good time in return ;.) I wish I could be there. I miss Vermont~ Much love, Manda
VT'S GREAT NOISE BAND PERFORMS ITS HITS
