Pete Yorn – “Back & Fourth” (released June 2009)
Dammit, this is such a good album.
Remember when “Life on a Train”, came out, a million years ago? And it was in that same time period (give or take) that Shelby Lynne put out “Your Lies”? And both songs were so layered, and became radio friendly but clearly and sonically they were so much different than anything else on the radio? I’ve been waiting for Pete Yorn to put out a similar effort to this, for years… “Back & Fourth” is as close to that, as it is to his best effort to date. Thought the mood is deliberately slower and darker than ‘musicforthemorningafter‘ the songs are decidedly unique and the production thrived under the watchful eye (and ears) of Rick Rubin and Bright Eyes producer Mike Mogis. A standout track for me is the soul-crushing “Social Development Dance”. Mandolins stand out in the background, and Yorn delivers a song and a sound that’s completely his own.
Give “Back & Fourth” a listen. It might be your soundtrack for the next few weeks, months, or years… or until Yorn releases another album. : ) -kk
