Purple Noon (CD)
Washed Out
Amoeba Review
Washed Out, the Atlanta-based producer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Ernest Greene, delivers his most accessible creation to date with his fourth album, Purple Noon. With each release, Greene has approached his evolving project with meticulous detail and a steadfast vision. Greene wrote, recorded, and produced Purple Noon following a brief stint of writing for other artists (most notably Sudan Archives). His time writing for others enabled Greene to explore genres like R&B and modern pop. These brighter, more robust sounds made their way into the songs of Purple Noon and mark a new chapter for Greene. The vocals are front and center, tempos are slower, beats bolder…you can hear the luxuriousness of Sade, the sonic bombast of Phil Collins, and the lush atmosphere of the Balearic beat classics. Mediterranean coastlines inspired Purple Noon, and Greene pays tribute to the region’s distinct island culture using it as a backdrop to tell stories of passion, love, and loss. Purple Noon’s title comes from the 1960 film based on the novel The Talented Mister Ripley by Patricia Highsmith, and much like romantic Hollywood epics, the melodrama throughout this album is strong. Purple Noon adds a layer of emotional intensity to the escapism of Washed Out’s oeuvre, taking the music to dazzling new heights.
Track Listing
Disc 1 Titles |
Artist |
Length |
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1.
Too Late
|
Washed Out | |
2.
Face Up
|
Washed Out | |
3.
Time To Walk Away
|
Washed Out | |
4.
Paralyzed
|
Washed Out | |
5.
Reckless Desires
|
Washed Out | |
6.
Game Of Chance
|
Washed Out | |
7.
Leave You Behind
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Washed Out | |
8.
Don't Go
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Washed Out | |
9.
Hide
|
Washed Out | |
10.
Haunt
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Washed Out |