Laurel - Dogviolet mp3 download

MrDog

Top grade.The writing/lyrics on this album stand out as a culmination of feelings involved with love and the complexities of relationship that on the surface are ultimately simple, yet so complex in their underlying layers that it is indescribable in words...but the songs of this album do not stop at offering only a simple justice of the atmosphere of love as a casual listener would expect. Dogviolet shines like a naturally beautiful gem, one that would lose its lustrous gravitas if it were to be polished and refined. Laurel is showcasing her writing and producing abilities here, mixing in the beauty of her heart-bearing vocals/raw guitar and going well-beyond the trite implications of a "standard" indie pop/folk album as the result of all her skill at this point supplies an involved feeling of closeness to the artist's experiences she has poured her heart out into creating this music. The songs herein are as infectious and ear-pleasing as ever in her growing catalog, and if this record holds any indication of her future, given the right environment Laurel could be well on her way to the spotlight of mainstream glory in both production and songwriting.This album feels exactly like the warm embrace from your lover, the days of beating boredom just watching television together, the little arguments and reconciliations, the way you pretend to listen to each other just to make your partner feel better or keep from hurting feelings, it chronicles the neurotics lovers may throw each other, either openly or secretively, there is a touch of the feelings of doubt and giving up on being involved, but overall there is redemption here in the sweet but meaningful little things you reveal to each other from the depths of your heart....all that is waht I can read between the lines when listening to Dogviolet. Laurel has brewed a concoction of the feelings involved with love and the encompassing relationship that is brought after in its pursuit...it's the pages of a young adult journal but without the cliche's and stereotypes you may think of when that comes to mind. It's unique in it's rawness and honesty and everything I want to hear in this kind of music. I must mention as well...the music isn't over the top and can be minimalist at some points, but this shows how Laurel knows just when to ramp up the sound or tone it down to convey the precise emotion she intends to be felt in her music. I must compliment her for the skill she has shown for such a young artist, and may this album bring her the exposure she is over-due.The only thing I must lament about though, is merely my personal thought that if Laurel Arnell-Cullen were to be projected to fame (as is very deserved with the caliber of talent she possesses), all of us fans couldn't quite feel like she is our amazingly awesome little secret anymore.