M. Ward’s latest release, “Hold Time,” (2009) is my favorite of his records to date. With backing vocals by Zooey Deschenal on “”Never Had Nobody Like You” you get a taste of swinging fun. Singing with Dar Williams on “Oh Lonesome Me,” the heartbreak comes through clearly in a picture of a ratty motel room and a burning cigarette smoldering in the darkness, the only light in the place. The range of emotion captures your attention, keeps it, and thoroughly entertains your sensibilities. I love M. Ward’s musicality, and this is an excellent portrait of his skills as a musician and artist. On my rating scale: I pretty much have the whole thing memorized.
[The "Real" Music Nerd's rating...
I don't agree that this is his best, but it's pretty freaking good...]
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