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fave it Quirky | Pop/Rock
13 tracks | 47 minutes
Released Aug 2007
on Dan Wallace
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- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 01:16 Counting lyrics BUY MP3 01:16 Counting lyrics "GIFT MP3" 01:16 Counting
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 05:58 The Heap lyrics BUY MP3 05:58 The Heap lyrics "GIFT MP3" 05:58 The Heap
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 03:43 Naturally lyrics BUY MP3 03:43 Naturally lyrics "GIFT MP3" 03:43 Naturally
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 04:11 I Want To Be lyrics BUY MP3 04:11 I Want To Be lyrics "GIFT MP3" 04:11 I Want To Be
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 03:56 Perfect Weather For A Superhero lyrics BUY MP3 03:56 Perfect Weather For A Superhero lyrics "GIFT MP3" 03:56 Perfect Weather For A Superhero
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 03:18 The Low Road lyrics BUY MP3 03:18 The Low Road lyrics "GIFT MP3" 03:18 The Low Road
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 00:56 Heap Variation lyrics BUY MP3 00:56 Heap Variation lyrics "GIFT MP3" 00:56 Heap Variation
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 04:44 Ode 88 lyrics BUY MP3 04:44 Ode 88 lyrics "GIFT MP3" 04:44 Ode 88
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- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 05:13 Insomnia lyrics BUY MP3 05:13 Insomnia lyrics "GIFT MP3" 05:13 Insomnia
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 01:40 Bound To Be Free lyrics BUY MP3 01:40 Bound To Be Free lyrics "GIFT MP3" 01:40 Bound To Be Free
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 03:39 Capsule lyrics BUY MP3 03:39 Capsule lyrics "GIFT MP3" 03:39 Capsule
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 04:24 Counting Backwards lyrics BUY MP3 04:24 Counting Backwards lyrics "GIFT MP3" 04:24 Counting Backwards
Another smart, original pop rock album by Dan Wallace that's as intimate as it is adventurous.
Bio / Background
Review by Rafael Garcia for 34th Street Magazine (August 1, 2007):
It’s always gratifying to discover a talented, yet little-known, musician. Dan Wallace provides such a thrill with his fine-tuned indie pop. Playing in the clubs of Chicago for some years now, Wallace has earned a group of devoted fans, and it’s time for that group to expand.
On Culture of Self, the artist’s second solo release, Dan Wallace’s versatile , unique singing voice carries his meaningful lyrics and songcraft. Every track on the release is well-written and meaningful. The upbeat “The Heap,” for example, employs tempo changes and strong guitar solos to create a dynamic listening experience. Even the album’s transitional and instrumental tracks portray a refreshing experimentalism, ranging as they do from mournful pieces reminiscent of the Dirty Three to upbeat Spanish-influenced efforts.
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Though all of the tracks on the album are strong, one of the better ones would be “Perfect Weather for a Superhero.” The song’s philosophical lyrics convey a compelling message about human guilt, faith, and what it means to be a hero. Elsewhere on the album, “The Low Road” is a haunting acoustic venture exploring the abuses of organized religion. Instrumental flourishes and ghastly backup vocals flesh out this incisive look at mankind.
Despite some errors in album flow and song length, Culture of Self proves itself worthy of investigation. Dan Wallace draws together his wide range of influences to create a sound that’s hard to define, but easy to enjoy. Fans of artists as diverse as Elliott Smith and The Fiery Furnaces should respond well to his inventive and endearing take on music.
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