Color me embarrassed for just now finding out that Canadian singer-songwriter Basia Bulat will soon be releasing her follow-up to 2007’s immensely enjoyable debut, Oh, My Darling. It’s an album that continues to send shivers down my spine whenever I happen to listen to it. Everything just comes together so well, and that voice…oh that voice. Not enough words can describe how lovely it is.
The forthcoming album titled Heart Of My Own, is set to be released on January 26th (which is looking to be an incredible month for releases) and finds the talented musician dealing with new challenges, while living up to the promise of her debut. According to an interview with JAM, she had the following to say about writing songs for the new record:
“This was more difficult because I didn’t want this to be like the first album. For one thing, it’s louder and more confident. We even added an electric Fender to the mix. I like making challenges for myself. It takes a while to know what a song is about because it has a life of its own,” she explains. “It takes a while for their meaning to develop. I need an audience.”
A new song from Heart Of My Own called “Gold Rush” was recently been made available, and I have to say that this is such an excellent song which definitely raises my anticipation level for this album. It’s just bursting at the seams with energy that hits you with this sudden rush of excitement. Seriously folks, I can’t wait to hear this one.
MP3: Basia Bulat :: “Gold Rush”
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Thank you so much for posting this. Her first album is still one of my favorites.
Oh, you’re right, “Oh, My Darling” is such a fantastic album. I’m really looking forward to the next one.
Absolutely love Basia’s music! Glad to have grabbed the Starbucks “pick of the week” card! (and also bought “Gold Rush”) Would like to download “Gold Rush” DUMBO Session Video!!!! Hope to see it in iTunes or Amazon or wherever I can download it from. Very cool!