NOISE OF WELCOME is the third full length album by Zachary Cale. It was released May 17th, 2011 in the U.S on All Hands Electric and in Europe on Adagio 830 (Germany). It was recorded at The All Hands House on an 8 track tape machine by Ryan Johnson and Phil Glauberzon in 2009 - 2010.
Zachary Cale: Vocals, Guitars, Organ, Bass, Percussion
Phil Glauberzon: Piano, Organ, Guitar
Ryan Johnson: Drums, Percussion, Tape Op
Eric Eble: Upright Bass
Kris Benedict: Guitar, Vocals
Alfra Martini: Vocals
Guests:
Chris Brokaw: Guitar
Aaron Gemmill: Lap Steel
Dave Shuford: Mandolin
Anna Callner: Cello
Anni Rossi: Viola
Mixed by Matt Boynton and Josh Clark
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Praise for NOISE OF WELCOME
“Cale has steadily worked the light back into his music on Noise Of Welcome, the stark beauty of his earlier work succeeded by a set of shimmering songs delivered by a band, but still set to poetry like Dylan or Cohen. It’s ambitious, the way great music has to be, and Cale comes out of it as both accomplished soloist and band leader.” -THE LINE OF BEST FIT
“There’s no denying the liberation in making a record that sounds this full, and so full of purpose and promise.” -DUSTED MAGAZINE
“With fleet fingerpicking, languid ballads and country-tinged dust ups, Zachary Cale works along the folk rock divide recalling beloved troubadours like Michael Chapman, Bob Dylan and John and Beverly Martyn.” -WFMU
“…memorable as a favorite scene in a favorite movie and eternal as the sun. With Zach Cale what you get is what you feel; anything more or less would be illusory.” -TINY MIX TAPES
“Although steeped in acoustic Americana, Zachary Cale separates himself from the crowd with a rare balance between emotional depth and ankle-deep Kinks pop sensibilities.” -THE A.V. CLUB
“Cale has perfected a kind of avant-folk craziness that never sounds precious” -THE NASHVILLE SCENE
“Zachary Cale is one of those unassuming guys who, once heard, earns your undying loyalty.” -THE BROOKLYN PAPER
“Zachary Cale is a Brooklyn songwriter of uncommon power” -THE RAWK BLOG
"It’s music that makes you imagine – or recognize – time slipping by like rolling highway scenery. They are songs that ask you if you feel as if you’re actually living or if you’re just being worked or drained to the death. The songs remind us how great the cost is for nearly everything – the good or the bad – and the choice has to be made how you’re going to waste your time, who you’re going to waste it with.” -DAYTROTTER
“Zachary Cale’s music sticks to you like gritty, summer dust well past the first listen” -THE OWL MAG
“Noise Of Welcome is an understated collection of stunning, orchestral beauty.” -CAUGHT IN THE CAROUSEL
“[Zachary Cale] has that rare talent of being able to make you forget what else is going on around you and immerse yourself fully in the world he creates – superb.” -THE MAD MACKERAL
“The album (Noise of Welcome) retains Cale’s signature sound, which recalls Oh Mercy-era Bob Dylan and Leonard Cohen. Finger-picked guitar and easygoing percussion provide the backdrop for Cale’s searching, subtly biting vocals. Yet this new album also shows exciting growth, with a broader vocal range and more experimental production.” -THE BEACON PASS
“Zachary’s hypnotic voice draws you into the stories he tells and the backing vocals add a kind of warmth to the album… Noise of Welcome brings the modern alternative folksy style into the past to meet its country predecessors.” -FLOCKED MEDIA
“This is a finely crafted album chalk full of melodies and poignantly beautiful moments.” -SEA OF TRANQUILITY
“Romantic woodsy lyrics accompanied by ardent Andy Cabic/Bob Dylan-esque vocals and fresh guitar.” -PASTE MAGAZINE
supported by 12 fans who also own “Noise of Welcome”
It may not be a full-fledged LP, but All Delighted People is probably my favourite of Sufjan's works. Without an overaching album theme to tie the songs together, it felt like Sufjan was free to experiment on each track and give them their own unique sound. And because of that (and Sufjan's talent), every track on there is a standout track. Angkasawan
supported by 11 fans who also own “Noise of Welcome”
Kind of impossible to pick a favorite track from this album, it's perfect. If there's a better record that's been released this year I'd love to hear it! Bryan Carroll