Laura veirs v eirs last album, carbon glacier, was written alone, in a cold, dark seattle winter, meditating on death, art and. Laura veirs fire snakes off of the year of meteors album. Tumble bee by laura veirs, released 08 november 2011 1. The album was released in europe and australia on march 17, 2007, and in the u. Mar 17, 2007 saltbreakers is the sixth studio album by american singersongwriter laura veirs. Start free trial download tidal playlist import supported devices get support. Fire snakes by laura veirs, released 12 october 2018. Laura veirsstateexpanded to show the template expanded, i. Year of meteors bonus version by laura veirs on spotify. Laura veirs listen and stream free music, albums, new releases. On august 7, 2018, it was announced that this album, along with the rest of her releases through nonesuch would be reissued for the first time in over ten years on both compact disc and vinyl by. College radiofriendly arrangements that at times feel more like neil young than nick drake.
Laura veirs year of meteors 2018, blue, vinyl discogs. She is known for her folkalternative country records and live performances as well as her collaboration with neko case and k. Wrecking this remains at its essence an album of beguiling, rainsplashed intimacy. Laura veirs born laura pauline veirs on 24 october 1973 in colorado springs, colorado is an american singersongwriter. Veirs was raised in colorado, studied geology and mandarin chinese at carleton college, worked as a translator for a geological expedition in china, and now lives in portland, oregon. Lake swimming by laura veirs from the album year of meteors. I just loved it right from the start, and now like to listen to it often. Veirs made her debut in 1999, releasing a self titled cd, recorded live and featuring just her and guitar.
It was released on nonesuch records, who also released two previous veirs albums, carbon glacier and year of meteors. Notes jewel case in a slipcase, includes 16 page booklet. The elemental powers of nature course through laura veirss songs on year of meteors nonesuch, her fifth album. All albums by laura veirs available to download and stream in high quality. Laura veirs, year of meteors 3 5 stars 3 out of 5 stars. Listen free to laura veirs year of meteors fire snakes, galaxies and more. Stream ad free or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. On saltbreakers, veirs is accompanied by her longtime studio and touring band, originally called the tortured souls, who now bear the same name as the album. The seattlebased singersongwriter once again pays homage to her geology background with years of meteors, a diverse collection of meandering pop songs that parallel her most recent. Create a custom radio station based on your favorite album by laura veirs on iheartradio. The album was released in europe and australia on march 17, 2007, 6 and in the u.
Her voice recalls liz phair without the accusations, and like. Galaxies laura veirs year of meteors i saw the other tab for this song and since it was wrong, i thought id submit mine. Its no criticism to say that laura veirss new album, year of meteors, will sound familiar to listeners, newcomers and old fans alike. It was released on nonesuch records, who also released two previous veirs. Year of meteors bonus version, an album by laura veirs on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. Buy laura veirss album titled year of meteors to enjoy in your home or car, or gift. On year of meteors, familiar surroundings come into sharper focus as the natural world now seems mysterious, magical, and new, and her lyrics are filled with references to the ocean, mountains, and sky. Check out year of meteors bonus version by laura veirs on amazon music. Laura veirs stateexpanded to show the template expanded, i. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as descri.
Laura veirss profile including the latest music, albums, songs, music videos and more updates. Over the last three years, the band has traveled the world touring in support of veirs previous nonesuch albums carbon glacier and year of meteors. Here is a batch of inimitable, churning, exquisite folkpop songs. On august 7, 2018, it was announced that this album, along with the rest of her. Veirs, laura year of meteors limited color vinyl amazon. Aug 25, 2005 laura veirs, year of meteors 3 5 stars 3 out of 5 stars. Year of meteors by laura veirs album, singersongwriter.
Aug 28, 2005 its no criticism to say that laura veirs s new album, year of meteors, will sound familiar to listeners, newcomers and old fans alike. Having never heard of her, i decided to take a chance and buy this album and give it a listen. After a few years on nonesuch, she has returned to the indie world, and where those nonesuch releases found her pursuing a more bandoriented, rockish direction, this one harks back to veirs folkie beginnings. Somehow it reminds me a little of the cranberries, at least on a couple of the songs.
A prolific songwriter for nearly twenty years, laura veirs proves the depth of her musical skill on her tenth solo album, the lookout. Aug 23, 2005 check out year of meteors by laura veirs on amazon music. Year of meteors is the fifth studio album by laura veirs, released in 2005. If you enjoy this song, please respect the artist and buy or download it. Stream free music from albums by laura veirs iheartradio. On august 7, 2018, it was announced that this album, along with the rest of her releases through nonesuch would be reissued for the first time in over ten years on both compact disc and vinyl by veirs own record label, raven marching band. Magnetized phone call like a latterday romantic poet, veirs maps her feelings across the landscape and the cosmos. Year of meteors, an album by laura veirs on spotify. She calls the album a road record, drawing inspiration from being in constant motion for much of 2004, touring in support of the critically acclaimed carbon glacier. Check out year of meteors by laura veirs on amazon music. Laura veirsstatecollapsed to show the template collapsed, i. She calls the album a road record, drawing inspiration from being in constant motion for much of 2004, touring in support of the critically acclaimed carbon glacier produced by tortured soul band member, tucker martine, year of meteors. Saltbreakers is the sixth studio album by american singersongwriter laura veirs.
Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. Prairie dream what do you get when you mix rollicking and soulful folk songs. With her band the tortured souls, singersongwriterguitar player laura veirs recorded her new record, year of meteors, in seattle in february of this year. Coloradoborn singersongwriter laura veirs has forged a career singing personal songs of romantic. From the very first time i heard lauras voice somewhere i was instantly pleased and inspired that she dares to. Includes unlimited streaming of year of meteors via the free bandcamp app, plus highquality download in mp3, flac and. Alternative singersongwriter who has displayed enviable verbal skills to match her intricate arrangements and superb musicianship. Aug 11, 2010 laura veirs fire snakes off of the year of meteors album. Following the first album, laura veirs had a successful career during the 2000s with the albums the triumphs and travails of orphan mae in 2001, troubled by the fire in 2003, carbon glacier in 2004, year of meteors in 2005, and saltbreakers in 2007. Weve decided to keep guardian journalism free for all readers, regardless of where they live or what they can afford to pay. Laura veirs year of meteors lyrics and tracklist genius.
Aug 23, 2005 check out year of meteors bonus version by laura veirs on amazon music. Laura pauline veirs born october 24, 1973 is an american singersongwriter based out of portland, oregon. Saltbreakers by laura veirs, released 12 october 2018 1. Year of meteors bonus version by laura veirs on amazon. On august 7, 2018, it was announced that this album, along with the rest of her releases.
Year of meteors by laura veirs, released 12 october 2018 1. Veirs made her debut in 1999, releasing a selftitled cd, recorded live and featuring just her and guitar. Laura veirs stateautocollapse shows the template collapsed to the title bar if there is a navbar, a sidebar, or some other table on the page with the collapsible attribute. Laura veirss debut album laura veirs, was released in 1999 as an independent album. Spelunking by laura veirs, released 12 october 2018. With its brooding intellectualism, intricate arrangements, and clever wordplay, laura veirs 2004 debut on nonesuch, carbon glacier, found its way on to a great many critics bestof lists and rightfully so. Saltbreakers is the sixth studio album by american singersongwriter laura veirs the album was released in europe and australia on march 17, 2007, and in the u. Laura veirs listen and stream free music, albums, new. Buy laura veirss album titled year of meteors to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it to another music lover. Year of meteors by laura veirs 843563106099 cd barnes. Laura veirs s debut album laura veirs, was released in 1999 as an independent album. Theres that solo too, i didnt include it here but it really isnt that hard to figure it out. Download our free nook app escape into a good book things to do at home next.
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