Name: Last Smoke Before The Snowstorm (10th Anniversary Edition) by Benjamin Francis Leftwich
Brand: Benjamin Francis Leftwich
SKU: 4050538833065
Price: 9.9 USD
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 3 (98 reviews)

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When Are You Coming Home? (2009 Demo)

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Cashmir (2009 Demo)

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When The Sun Came (2009 Demo)

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Box Of Stones (2009 Demo)

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With Bon Iver recently challenging Lady Gaga for the number one album spot, Ed Sheeran scoring a surprise hit single, and artists from Charlie Simpson to Alex Turner embracing their introspective sides, fellow sensitive singer/songwriter Benjamin Francis Leftwich couldn't have picked a better time to unleash, or rather quietly release, his subtle and understated brand of acoustic balladry. Produced by Ian Grimble (Manic Street Preachers), his debut album, Last Smoke Before the Snowstorm, won't exactly be challenging for the most inventive record of the year award, dominated as it is by the kind of winsome stripped-back arrangements that seem designed for mobile phone adverts and emotional U.S. teen drama soundtracks. But its rather unique autobiographical lyrics ("If you crashed a car into your best friend's house"), hushed Elliott Smith-esque vocals, and flashes of Americana ("Stole You Away"), Celtic folk (the gorgeous title track), and swooning alt-country ("Atlas Hands") suggest the 21-year-old might be able to make his voice heard among the rather overcrowded scene. Indeed, its simplistic subdued nature, signified by the enchanting opening trio of the gently plucked "Pictures," the seafaring theme and ethereal female backing vocals of "Box of Stones," and the haunting Fleet Foxes-style harmonies of "1904," may struggle to make a lasting impression at first, but their melancholic harmonies, lovelorn tales, and sparse acoustics slowly reveal their charm with each repeated listen. The one-paced feel of the album does begin to wear thin toward the end, while the slim 30-minute running time suggests Leftwich was perhaps beginning to running out of ideas, but as a gentle and downtempo antidote to the blustering nu folk of Mumford & Sons, Last Smoke Before the Snowstorm is a charming if resolutely old-fashioned record that -- despite its title -- sounds tailor-made for hazy late summer nights. ~ Jon O'Brien

Volume 1

1. Pictures

by Benjamin Francis Leftwich

Primary Artist: Benjamin Francis Leftwich; Main Performer
Composer: Benjamin Francis Leftwich; Composer

2. Box of Stones

by Benjamin Francis Leftwich

Primary Artist: Benjamin Francis Leftwich; Main Performer
Composer: Benjamin Francis Leftwich; Composer

3. 1904

by Benjamin Francis Leftwich

Primary Artist: Benjamin Francis Leftwich; Main Performer
Composer: Benjamin Francis Leftwich; Composer

4. Butterfly Culture

by Benjamin Francis Leftwich

Primary Artist: Benjamin Francis Leftwich; Main Performer
Composer: Benjamin Francis Leftwich; Composer

5. Atlas Hands

by Benjamin Francis Leftwich

Primary Artist: Benjamin Francis Leftwich; Main Performer
Composer: Benjamin Francis Leftwich; Composer
Lyricist: Benjamin Francis Leftwich; Composer

6. Stole You Away

by Benjamin Francis Leftwich

Primary Artist: Benjamin Francis Leftwich; Main Performer
Composer: Benjamin Francis Leftwich; Composer

7. Shine

by Benjamin Francis Leftwich

Primary Artist: Benjamin Francis Leftwich; Main Performer
Composer: Benjamin Francis Leftwich; Composer

8. Snowship

by Benjamin Francis Leftwich

Primary Artist: Benjamin Francis Leftwich; Main Performer
Composer: Benjamin Francis Leftwich; Composer

9. Last Smoke Before the Snowstorm

by Benjamin Francis Leftwich

Primary Artist: Benjamin Francis Leftwich; Main Performer
Composer: Benjamin Francis Leftwich; Composer

10. Don't Go Slow

by Benjamin Francis Leftwich

Primary Artist: Benjamin Francis Leftwich; Main Performer
Composer: Benjamin Francis Leftwich; Composer

Volume 2

1. When Are You Coming Home? (2009 Demo)

by Benjamin Francis Leftwich

Primary Artist: Benjamin Francis Leftwich; Main Performer
Bass Guitar: John Greatwood; Performer
Composer: Benjamin Francis Leftwich
Harvey Herman; Composer
Producer: John Greatwood; Production
Additional Guitar: Harvey Herman; Other

2. Cashmir (2009 Demo)

by Benjamin Francis Leftwich

Composer: Benjamin Francis Leftwich; Composer
Primary Artist: Benjamin Francis Leftwich; Main Performer
Producer: Benjamin Francis Leftwich; Production

3. When The Sun Came (2009 Demo)

by Benjamin Francis Leftwich

Primary Artist: Benjamin Francis Leftwich; Main Performer
Composer: Benjamin Francis Leftwich; Composer
Producer: John Greatwood; Production
Additional Guitar: Harvey Herman; Other

4. Box Of Stones (2009 Demo)

by Benjamin Francis Leftwich

Composer: Benjamin Francis Leftwich; Composer
Primary Artist: Benjamin Francis Leftwich; Main Performer
Producer: John Greatwood; Production

Technical Specifications

Volume

2 volumes in total

Tracks

14 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

42 minutes and 37 seconds

Explicit

Containing curse words, language, or art that is sexually, violently, or offensively oriented.

Coverart

Available and up to 1501x1501 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

10/14 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

9/14 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Alternative, Singer-Songwriter

Label

Vagrant Records

Music Distribution Service

Warner

Country

United Kingdom

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Jul 3, 2011

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

4050538833065

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Last Smoke Before The Snowstorm (10th Anniversary Edition)

Volume 1

Volume 2

Volume 1

1. Pictures

2. Box of Stones

3. 1904

4. Butterfly Culture

5. Atlas Hands

6. Stole You Away

7. Shine

8. Snowship

9. Last Smoke Before the Snowstorm

10. Don't Go Slow

Volume 2

1. When Are You Coming Home? (2009 Demo)

2. Cashmir (2009 Demo)

3. When The Sun Came (2009 Demo)

4. Box Of Stones (2009 Demo)

Technical Specifications

Last Smoke Before The Snowstorm (10th Anniversary Edition)

Product information

Release options

Volume 1

Volume 2

Volume 1

1. Pictures

2. Box of Stones

3. 1904

4. Butterfly Culture

5. Atlas Hands

6. Stole You Away

7. Shine

8. Snowship

9. Last Smoke Before the Snowstorm

10. Don't Go Slow

Volume 2

1. When Are You Coming Home? (2009 Demo)

2. Cashmir (2009 Demo)

3. When The Sun Came (2009 Demo)

4. Box Of Stones (2009 Demo)

Technical Specifications