With the Fiery Furnaces on a hiatus that has stuck to this day, Eleanor released her first solo album in 2011, and the song "My Mistakes" got stuck in my head that summer and has seemingly never left. Unlike her previous band, she keeps it simple here, and I'm entranced by her laid-back sing-speak style that reminds me a little bit of Patti Smith. There is an intimacy to the entire album that makes you feel like she is sitting there with you, spinning yarns about friends and places you both have in common. Eleanor has had two albums since then, and I have enjoyed them both immensely, but it's 'Last Summer' I spin the most.
"My Mistakes"
"Roosevelt Island"
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Fiery Furnaces didn't do much for me either Brian
I liked that first album quite a lot and a couple of songs from subsequent releases... But I always feel like she has untapped potential and one day will produce a truly great record.
Love Fiery furnaces, and love Eleanor's solo stuff, too. I'm especially fond of "A Long Walk" from her last LP. I get that FF isn't for everybody but I was absolutely knocked out by Blueberry Boat. Doesn't sound like anyone else.
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