Lost Verses by Joe Nolan
The eleven songs on Lost Verses grew from notes collected in Joe Nolan's most private journals, revealing the inner thoughts of a prolific artist who expresses longing, love and remorse with powerful melodies, primarily picked on his signature parlour guitar.
Often framed as a lone wolf, Nolan self-produced Lost Verses, but called upon some friends to elevate the album. Key tracks feature Sarah Pagé on harp (Leif Vollebekk, The Barr Brothers), LA's COULOU on trumpet and sister Nataya Nolan on background vocals.
Opening a journal can uncloak the deepest emotions buried inside. On Lost Verses, Joe Nolan let's us in through these stories of broken lovers, speeding cars and critical, honest personal contemplation, as he meditates on life's meaning through, what he calls that mist of uncertainty, "cigarette skies."
The lasting effect is a heart-wrenching and utterly inspired recording, and a guarantee that these Lost Verses will not be buried again.
released on CD December 18, 2023
Tracklist
| 1. | The Losing Game | 4:00 |
| 2. | This Ain't Love | 4:00 |
| 3. | Hey Anna | 5:13 |
| 4. | Heartbreaker | 4:25 |
| 5. | Killin' All Them Radios | 3:07 |
| 6. | Hardwood Floors | 2:12 |
| 7. | My Old Marie | 5:47 |
| 8. | Roll and I Tumble (Voice Memo) | 3:54 |
| 9. | I Don't Have to See You Anymore | 5:03 |
| 10. | Princess of Dawn | 4:08 |
| 11. | These Old Familiar Places | 7:23 |
Credits
Words and music by Joe Nolan, Fallen Tree Songs II (SOCAN)
Recorded, mixed and produced by Joe Nolan
Mastered at Riverdale Recorders by Harry Gregg
Joe Nolan - guitars, keys, harmonica, percussion, bass, vocals
Sarah Pagé - harp (8)
COULOU - trumpet (1)
Nataya Nolan - vocals (4, 8)
c + p 2022 Joe Nolan under exclusive license to Fallen Tree Records Inc.
License
All rights reserved.Tags
Cry Baby's 10-song collection is a trip through melancholic madness, touching on darkness & depression, broken relationships & endless booze-fuelled evenings. Yet at its core is Nolan’s unwavering strength as a lyricist, & his wounded-heart delivery that reminds us of our humanity. It's, in essence, Nolan unapologetically sharing his story, & through that finding a second chance & a new beginning.