Name: Close To Paradise
Brand: Patrick Watson

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Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

SCR2LPS

Colour

Black

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Rough Trade Exclusive: No

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Extended format: No

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2023-11-17

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

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Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

0680341020082

Total Cap

Black LP

Artist

Patrick Watson

Genre GB

Alternative / Modern

Label GB

Secret City

Secret City Records is a Montreal-based independent record label and publishing company. With a label code of LC 30745, Secret City is dedicated to discovering and promoting talented artists from various genres. They provide a platform for musicians to showcase their unique sound and connect with music lovers around the world.
As an authoritative figure in the music industry, Secret City Records has built a reputation for releasing high-quality albums that resonate with listeners. Their diverse roster includes both established acts and emerging talents, ensuring a constant stream of fresh and innovative music.
With their commitment to supporting artists throughout their careers, Secret City Records offers comprehensive services such as artist development, marketing strategies, and distribution support. By fostering creativity and nurturing talent, they have become a trusted name in the independent music scene.

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Patrick Watson is the major new talent who fronts the Montreal four-piece band of the same name. The album is a tour de force that spans experimental noise, cabaret guitar / piano pop, stripped down gospel, electronic creeks and loops, walls of noise and Beatles-like melodies. Album opener (and title track) Close to Paradise floats in like a lush, southern breeze led by slide guitar and Patrick's haunting voice. There are no weak moments on this stunning album. From the soaring gospel piano of Luscious Life to otherworldly morricone meets Tom Waits apocalyptic dustbowl of The Storm, the band are capable of shifting from heart breaking intimacy to widescreen experimentation in the blink of an eye. With a voice that occupies some elysian field between Jeff Buckley and Nina Simone, Patrick Watson is a rare talent. As charismatic and funny as he is musically blessed, Patrick is a truly enigmatic star in the making. Other album highlights include the unspeakably pretty The Great Escape, which sees just Patrick's and the piano stripped down to the bare bones of wide eyes yearning. Weight of the World comes across like a balkans funeral waltz through Gotham City - as played by a 36 piece chamber orchestra, whilst tracks such as Man Under the Sea and Giver are pure pop perfection.

Close To Paradise

Music GB

Discover Close To Paradise by Patrick Watson on vinyl. A tour de force album with experimental noise, cabaret pop, gospel piano and more. Released by Secret City.