See what's being said about Lior's new album 'Corner Of An Endles Road' here
"No 2, a gorgeous follow-up to successful debut album 'Autumn Flow'. 'Corner Of An
Endless Road' is an intense mesmerising and melodically smooth experience for the
listener as Lior delves deeply into his enchanted musical world"Sunday Herald Sun, Feb 3. Scott Podmore
'Corner of an Endless Road' is the album in which the gifted songwriter has
deviated from the norm of 'his' genre. From the opening track, you are drawn
into an aural landscape of another culture, another life, another mind that
seems littered with raw and unhesitant feeling. But more importantly, you
are drawn instinctively to a strong voice that says a million things......
Layers of meaning are tied up in blissful melodies, but this element begs
the listener to interpret each pleasing lyric. 'Corner of an Endless Road'
is a culmination of remarkable talent, inhibitions for the unknown and a
solid grasp of individual music
Tsunami Magazine, Brisbane
After the Triple J success of Lior's 2005 debut, Autumn Flow, this new record has all the hallmarks of a Difficult Second Album - more scope, more ambition and more obvious effort - but succeeds nonetheless. The plaintive, simple beauty of Israel-born Lior's voice and finger-picked acoustic guitar are a surprising match for the wall-of-sound arrangements on tracks April Bloom and Sonja. This mostly orchestral treatment gives the album an epic quality that might have weighted down other singers, but here it works, reaching beyond the perfunctory string quartet for a lush, sweeping feel echoing Nick Drake's first two albums or the grand string-laden funk of early '70s Serge Gainsbourg. Paired with Lior's gently personal and political songwriting, it's an intoxicating, evocative mix.
Key track:Sleeping In The Rain is a standout combination of '70s soft rock, Beatlesesque moments and a soaring dreamy chorus.
Guy Blackman
Lior - The Corner Of An Endless Road (CD)
Tue 11 March 2008
Lior was in danger of being pigeonholed by his biggest song so far - wedding
favourite, the sublimely romantic We'll Grow Old Together. He hasn't rested
on his laurels, or stayed safely in the box. On his second album, this
accomplished Australian blessed with a magical voice stretches himself to
cover new musical ground, with pleasing results.
The record begins with a Middle Eastern twist fans will recall from Lior's
debut album, then drifts into a dreamy state. The first track was written by
a great organ player, who lends his talents as a composer to the album. The
strings, flute flourishes and clarinets that pepper the record are
beautiful, with Beatles-esque arrangements, and a pared back, simple rhythm
section.
This chameleon brings Paul Simon to mind, the theatrical sweetness of Jeff
Buckley at times and even the flamboyance of Rufus Wainwright......
MUSIC Max, Foxtel
In the meantime, if you need anything at all, don't hesitate to write to Rachel at rach@lior.com.au.
Its been a hectic year so far recording and we wanted to keep you involved so we have 2 new demo songs up for you to listen to these are mixes taken fron rehearsal recordings and we hope you like them you can also download them from the page for free for your pc or mp3 player.
work on the album is going well and the tracks will be sent for mixing and mastering soon
hopefully not to long now and we should have some more news for you
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speak soon and thanks for your support Gareth www.365kgs.com
Thanks for the add! I love Autumn Flow!!! Is Corner of an Endless Road going to be available on iTunes US soon?? I want to get my hands on it!! For now, I'm definitely getting your live album and the EP I can get on iTunes.
Been wondering since last Monday, is there any chance one can get your live at the Basement gig in video format? I watched online and want a copy of it to watch again. Or do I have to ask Telstra ??
hey Lior, i know its ages ago now but i thought you were amzing at the byron bay bluesfest especially when you sang the hebrew prayer at the end! you were also super nice when i got your autograph! so yeah thank you!
Hey there, You write such great music. I am yet to see a live gig (how slack..ugh!). You have lots of fans in Shepparton as I'm sure you do all around the country and the world. Cheers :)
