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Glen Hansard

Markéta Irglová

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Description: Frames front man Hansard has teamed up with classically trained Czech vocalist and pianist, Irglova to produce this album of affecting songs and compositions. From straight songs to piano instrumentals, "The Swell Season" affords an insight into a whole other side of Glen/The Frames, as well as offering a perfect introduction to this very talented newcomer. The record takes its name from author Josef Skvorecky's book of the same name. Set in Nazi occupied Czechoslovakia, the story centers on one man's love of music and his pursuit of unattainable women as a country comes unglued. Like the book, the record deals with th ... (more)

Manufacturer: Overcoat Recordings
Release date: 22 August 2006
EAN: 0036172612529 UPC: 036172612529

Tags: Acoustic (2), Alternative (1), Folk (1), Irish (1), Singer-songwriter (1), Folk Rock (1), Singer Songwriter (1), Czech (1), Duo (1)

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