Julie Doiron
continues with her delicate, melancholic songwriting on
Goodnight Nobody
, released by
Jagjaguwar Records
. As on most of her songs and albums,
Doiron
lets minimal instrumentation float and breathe against the deeply personal and intense observations of the lyrics. Fingerpicked and lightly strummed guitars with the occasional simple beat always work in
's favor, showcasing her unique vocal phrasing that captures the perfect emotion in each song on
. Tracks like
"Sorry Part III"
and
"Banjo"
bring out a subtle
country blues
vibe, a rewarding area that
has not explored too much in the past.
shines on
"Last Night,"
with its wavering guitar countermelodies;
"No Money Makers"
"The Songwriter,"
with their heart-wrenching sense of longing and forced hope; and
"Dance All Night,"
a reflection sounding a bit like
Cat Power
. While the majority of
was recorded in Paris with
Herman Duene
, the appearance of
Wooden Stars
'
Dave Draves
on samples, keyboards, and vibes on
"Tonight Is No Night,"
"Dirty Feet,"
"Dance All Night"
gives a nice mix to the production. Also, the unique
lo-fi
recording style of
Eric's Trip
Elevator Through
's
Rick White
on
is a pleasant surprise near the end of the record. While
is not a musical departure in her discography, it is an extremely solid and intimate release by the consistent
. ~ David Serra