Sondre Lerche
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Sondre Lerche (Norwegian pronunciation: [ˈsondrə ˈlærkə]; born 5 September 1982 in Bergen, Norway) is a Norwegian singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. He has released seven studio albums total.
Career
Growing up in Bergen suburb, Lerche was heavily influenced by the 1980s pop that emanated from his older siblings' rooms. Compelled by a defining fascination for bands such as The Beatles, A-ha, the Beach Boys, and Prefab Sprout, Lerche began formal guitar instruction at age eight. Not being satisfied with classical lessons, Lerche's teacher introduced him to Brazilian music (such as Bossa Nova) and thus formed the foundation of Lerche's vast array of complex melodies and chords throughout his music today. At age fourteen, Lerche penned his first song titled, "Locust Girl." Lerche performed acoustic gigs at the club where his sister worked while he was still under age, and was ‘discovered' by Norwegian producer H.P. Gundersen. Under Gundersen's mentorship, Lerche was exposed to diverse music genres, including psychedelia, 1960s pop, and mainstream Brazilian music, broadening his appreciation for eclectic music styles. Around this time Lerche also met up with Oslo-based manager Tatiana Penzo, leading up to a deal with Virgin Norway. His popularity in his home country increased steadily, and in 2000 he recorded his debut album, Faces Down.
Sondre Lerche (album)
Sondre Lerche is the self-titled sixth album by Norwegian singer-songwriter Sondre Lerche. According to Lerche's official website the new album contains a "raw, spontaneous, instinctive and heartfelt sound" and features collaborations with Midlake drummer McKenzie Smith, longtime producer Kato Ådland, Jupiter One drummer Dave Heilman, and co-producer, mixer and studio owner Nicolas Verhnes (Spoon, Animal Collective).
Track listing
Amazon.com bonus track
iTunes Store bonus track
Reception
In New York's Daily News, Lerche spoke of the city's influence on his writing:
Rolling Stone gave Sondre Lerche 3 out of 5 stars:
Entertainment Weekly gave Sondre Lerche a grade of 'A-':
SPIN rated Sondre Lerche 8 out of 10:
Podcasts:
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ALBUMS
- Please released: 2014
- The Sleepwalker released: 2014
- Bootlegs released: 2012
- Faces Down released: 2012
- Sondre Lerche released: 2011
- Heartbeat Radio released: 2009
- Dan in Real Life released: 2007
- Phantom Punch released: 2007
- Duper Sessions released: 2006
- Two Way Monologue released: 2004
Faces Down
Released 2012- Dead Passengers
- You Know So Well
- Sleep on Needles
- Suffused With Love
- Side Two
- Modern Nature
- Virtue and Wine
- On and Off Again
- No One's Gonna Come
- All Luck Ran Out
- Things You Call Fate
- I Won't Quote
- I Can Only Let You Down
- Don't Be Shallow
- Rosebud
- I Know I Know
- Living Lounge
- A Dial Away
- John, Let Me Go (demo version)
Dan in Real Life
Released 2007- Family Theme Waltz
- To Be Surprised
- I'll Be OK
- Dan and Marie Picking Hum
- My Hands Are Shaking
- Dan in Real Life
- Hell No
- Family Theme
- Fever
- Airport Taxi Reception
- Dan and Marie Melody
- Human Hands
- I'll Be OK (instrumental reprise)
- Let My Love Open the Door
- Dan and Marie Finale Theme
- Modern Nature
- Ruthie Pig Face Draper
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Living Lounge
by: Sondre LercheI don't think that this is what I looked for
I don't seem to care or cry no more
I cannot say I'm sorry
Just worried something is out of order
You say I should quit but what can I do
I just want to know where I have you
I've kept my eyes wide open
to know when you're out of luck and order
Say the roof is too low
Say you're sorry we got of at the wrong stop
Stay if you want to
I can't tell you what to do
I don't think that this is what we looked for
So you say I don't want you no more
That's just a thing you say
Today I'll sleep in this itchy gutter
Please let me explain what you don't see clear
This time try believing what you hear
Just don't tell me you're sorry
I'll worry if you can take the workload
Say that time goes to fast
As you're waiting for the climax to return
I cannot reach you