Lhasa de Sela - Lhasa (2009)

2009 release, the third (and the last) album from the unique Mexican-American singer/songwriter. Written entirely in English and produced by Lhasa herself (she collaborated with Patrick Watson, Freddy Koella and Sarah Pag‚ on some songs), recorded entirely to tape, this album feels like a singer, songwriter, arranger, and producer coming into her own. The instrumentation is simple yet unusual - harp, guitar, pedal steel, bass, drums, piano. The melodies are familiar and irresistible, yet totally original. The style draws from Country, Gospel, Blues and Folk, and manages to feel ancient without a hint of nostalgia, and modern without a drop of technological wizardry.

Tracklist
1. Is Anything Wrong 3:58
2. Rising 3:51
3. Love Came Here 3:53
4. What Kind Of Heart 5:07
5. Bells 5:05
6. Fool’s Gold 3:03
7. A Fish On Land 4:01
8. Where Do You Go 4:30
9. The Lonely Spider 3:19
10. 1001 Nights 3:54
11. I’m Going In 6:41
12. Anyone And Everyone 2:45

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