Name: Golden Sings That Have Been Sung
Brand: Ryley Walker

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Black Vinyl with download. 8 Tracks.

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2016-08-19

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Signed copies: No

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PIAS

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Standard:20

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0656605142111

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1 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

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8 Track CD.

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Ryley Walker

Genre GB

Singer Songwriter

Label GB

Dead Oceans

Dead Oceans is a US label based in Bloomington, Indiana. Established in 2007 by Ben Swanson, Chris Swanson, Darius Van Arman, and Phil Waldorf, it is closely affiliated with Secretly Canadian and Jagjaguwar. This label has become the home for renowned artists such as Mitski, Kevin Morby, Phoebe Bridgers, Khruangbin, and Slowdive.
With its roots deeply intertwined with other successful labels like Secretly Canadian and Jagjaguwar, Dead Oceans has established itself as a prominent force in the music industry since its inception in 2007. Founded by Ben Swanson, Chris Swanson, Darius Van Arman, and Phil Waldorf alongside Austin-based collaborator Phil Waldorf; this label continues to nurture exceptional talent.
The roster of Dead Oceans boasts an impressive lineup of diverse musicians who have gained recognition worldwide. Artists such as Mitski with her emotionally charged songs, Kevin Morby's introspective melodies, Phoebe Bridgers' hauntingly beautiful tunes, the mesmerizing sounds of Khruangbin and the ethereal shoegaze revivalists Slowdive all call Dead Oceans their current musical home.

Ryley Walker is an American singer and songwriter known for his unique blend of folk, rock, and jazz influences. With a distinctive voice and intricate guitar playing, he has captivated audiences around the world.
Inspired by artists such as *Anna St. Louis*, *Jake Xerxes Fussell*, and *Bill Callahan*, Ryley Walker's music takes listeners on a journey through introspective lyrics and soulful melodies. His songs are filled with emotion and storytelling, creating a deep connection with his audience.
With comparisons to talented musicians like *Steve Gunn* and *Nathan Salsburg*, Ryley Walker has established himself as a respected figure in the indie music scene. Collaborations with artists such as *William Tyler* and *James Elkington* have further showcased his versatility as both a performer and songwriter.

The preceding years have been extraordinary for Ryley Walker. In March, his second album, Primrose Green, emerged to critical hosannas from the likes of NPR, Village Voice, Uncut, and Mojo - in the process, earning admiration of musicians who had chalked up no shortage of turntable miles in Walker's life. Robert Plant declared himself a fan - as did double-bass legend Danny Thompson, with whom Ryley would later embark on a British tour. A sprawling tour of the USA around Primrose Green presented a perfect chance to workshop ideas for what would eventually become his third studio album, Golden Sings That Have Been Sung. On the album, The Roundabout represents a symbolic return to Chicago, while other songs are directly wedded to Ryley's actual return there. Perhaps more than any other song on the record, the somnambulant sun-dappled intimacies of opening track The Halfwit In Me most audibly bear the imprint of Ryley's improvisational sessions with Wilco multi-instrumentalist, Chicagoan and producer Leroy Bach, while Funny Thing She Said is an unflinching study of separation set to a shimmeringly supple ensemble performance. Soft, slo-mo explosions of melody intermittently burst through the distant thunder of the verses on A Choir Apart. Intriguing, surreal images are meted out by I Will Ask You Twice, like a malfunctioning slide projector; and, perhaps best of all, the stunning finale, Age Old Tale, which spiders out from an Alice Coltrane-inspired reverie into a sustained rapture that very few artists have managed to achieve.

Golden Sings That Have Been Sung

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