El Rey (Venue Partner)
5515 Wilshire Blvd
323.936.6400
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Music
The Album Leaf accompanied by Magik*Magik String Quartet with Sea Wolf
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The Album Leaf
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Saturday Feb 13, 2010 (8–11:30pm)
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- Price
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$17
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“Creating a sparkling, pastel type of bedroom music, The Album Leaf — the recording name of Jimmy LaValle (of concurrent Tristeza fame) — frequently flirt with but ultimately shy away from the fuzzed-out crescendos and lengthy drones of similar outfits. Meticulous, thoughtful production with a light touch, an acute sense of dynamics, and a smattering of instrumentation and electronics that reward close listening are other hallmarks of LaValle’s gossamer sound. The hushed grandeur of his swirling atmospherics should suit the Great American Music Hall’s interior quite nicely, making this live performance a treat for fans.”
Michael DeLong, Flavorpill
A 10-year anniversary is a time to reflect. In a relationship, it's a chance to recount the first date; to remember the awkward pauses and the eventual connection. For musicians, a 10-year anniversary is a time to look back on their first album and see how far they've come from those earliest recordings. The new Album Leaf album A Chorus of Storytellers, marks the first decade for the group led by Jimmy LaValle. LaValle called the album A Chorus of Storytellers because the title perfectly captures his new approach to The Album Leaf. Recording with the full band created a feeling of unity and shared purpose, as well as an expanded sonic breadth that he wanted to express in the title.
