Rachel Brooke’s “Late Night Lover” 7″ Out January 3rd
Michigan songbird Rachel Brooke has a new project on the way that can now be pre-ordered called Late Night Lover. It is a 7″ vinyl 4-song release that will only be sold in a limited-edition 500 numbered quantity accompanied by a digital download card. Late Night Lover is being released on the heels of her full length album Down in the Barnyard, which was named SCM’s Most Essential Album of the Year. But as Rachel explains, the projects are not very similar.
“In my own mind it’s completely different. I feel it is a better representation of my work, writing, and style. It’s also a more personal release. It’s not a grand production, it’s not meant to blow anyone away. I almost view it as a little handmade gift to people who really understand what I’m trying to do. It’s special.”
Late Night Lover features just Rachel and her guitar, and as the title implies, the songs were recorded late at night. Rachel has a theme and purpose for the release.
“These songs were meant to be together. Although this album is short, it is one complete thought/story to me. And to be honest, I still might include one of these on my next album..It’s weird. When I write songs, I hear them complete with various instruments, vocal harmonies, and percussion. But I also hear them with just an acoustic guitar, and that’s it. So, I almost feel that I’m not quite finished with a few of these, but at the same time VERY satisfied with the way they are now.
“This release is significant to me at this time because I’m moving away from the “solo” sound. Both in performances and releases. I just have all these “full sounds” just aching to get out of my brain, so I’m not sure when the next “simple” release will be. I’m not saying it wont happen, but it will be few and far between from now on.”
The cover photo was done by Kelly Kustra with a film camera and minimal editing.
I want people to understand that you don’t need alot of fancy photos, equipment, production, or anything like that. Some things sound the best without all that, and I think more people should explore that idea.
Late Night Lover will be release on January 3rd, 2012.
bates
December 14, 2011 @ 4:36 pm
Badass
Sandman
December 14, 2011 @ 7:06 pm
I can’t wait for this. I think her album was album of the year this year for me, and I really like the full band version of Late Night Lover here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6HlgFSfjVMM
Honest Charlie's Productions/Misfit Radio
December 14, 2011 @ 9:19 pm
ooh.. You just wait..
donnie
December 14, 2011 @ 7:12 pm
Super excited to get another raw release. I like Rachel best when its just a guitar and her vocals. No fancy edits.
Waymore Williams
December 14, 2011 @ 8:18 pm
I waited and watched the clock so that I could get that first album… Rachel informed me on facebook that I was not the winner…. haha.. I cant wait to hear the album. I have listened to the video posted above several times..
ShadeGrown
December 14, 2011 @ 8:23 pm
Sounds like this will be really cool… Can’t wait!
ghh1103
December 15, 2011 @ 8:55 am
Thanks for making us aware of this. I just hopped over to the link provided and bought it. Thanks for keeping it real!
doombuggy
December 15, 2011 @ 9:30 am
You just know this will be exquisite. Can’t wait.
Nicole
December 15, 2011 @ 11:56 am
She is actually perfect.
Aran
December 15, 2011 @ 3:54 pm
I pre-ordered this yesterday as soon as I saw it was available to order. Rachel Brooke is amazing, and “Down in the Barnyard” is my album of the year. Can’t wait to have some Rachel on vinyl!
spens
December 15, 2011 @ 9:59 pm
10 comments here, 50 some on Taylor Swift’s article.
Rachel is great. I would like to see her in more collaborations.
The Triggerman
December 15, 2011 @ 10:06 pm
Word is she has another one coming up with Lonesome Wyatt soon. “A Bitter Harvest” was a great album.
Alivegarden
December 16, 2011 @ 6:52 am
Love Rachel Brooke to death, but I’m hoping to hear some more full band, fleshed out material from her in the future. The one weakness of “Down in the Barnyard” was that it was almost too sparse, with just the slow strummed guitar on most songs.
marcus
December 16, 2011 @ 11:04 am
Alive, I agree. She is the best at what she does, but I had the pleasure of hearing her with a band, and it kicked serious ass. Looking forward to hearing more of that!
selfreliable
December 17, 2011 @ 12:07 pm
Id love to get this, but 10 bucks before shipping is about twice the going rate for a 7″. Hard to justify that for just 4 songs.
marcus
December 17, 2011 @ 3:39 pm
$13 Is on the pricey end for a 7″but I’d pay $100 to hear her on vinyl. Its worth it.