Bodies and Minds

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(5 stars) - Superb Album
They're a great group with a somewhat unique and soulful lyrical style. I've purchased three Great Lake Swimmer albums. On this album, my favorites songs are 'To Leave It Behind', and 'Various Stages'.

(4 stars) - Epically Modest

Bodies and Minds is like a long walk through a foggy, wet valley.
It's beautiful, refreshing, seemingly endless... and at certain times, flat. If you choose to purchase the album, which I highly recommend, don't expect much in the way of diversity.
It is, at times, painstakingly simple.
What you have to keep in mind is: simplicity can be beautiful.

The high points for me on this album are the moments filled with reverberating, modest vocals. However, if you don't have a taste for simple, emotive, vocals / guitar / folk /indie music- then I would suggest proceeding with caution. If you're interested in bands like Bright Eyes, Calexico, and Jose Gonzalez- then I would definitely recommend Bodies and Minds.

It's a beautiful glimpse into what GLS is capable of. I can't wait to see how their songwriting continues to develop.

Best moments: I Could Be Nothing, Song for the Angels

(4 stars) - A step up from their first
An overall improvement from the first GLS long player. Gotta say I like it more than something like Iron & Wine. To take nothing away from Iron & Wine, the GLS sound is just a bit more consistent and pleasing to the ear. Why should you buy it? Because after a long day at work, this is excellent dinner-cooking and dinner-eating music for people who don't want to listen to Miles Davis. Also, the babes will think you're cool.

(4 stars) - Loving this so far
Beautiful, dreamy music - ideal for headphones during insomnia. This guys voice is really something too. What is with these Canadians - seems like all the great indie music is coming from up north!

(3 stars) - Only halfway
This album only half does it for me. I like his voice and lyrics but found it a bit slow.

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