This gospel for a cubicle life captures the angst of the career employee, and it does it with a seriousness and sense of humor, both. And Chris Abelen doesn’t treat the subject like some superficial topic. There’s a sincerity throughout that is unmistakable. There’s also a series of catchy melodies and engaging grooves that makes this album very easy to like. It’s a little something different, but delivered in a way that feels comfortingly familiar. Lorena del Mar‘s vocal antics really cinch this album as a winner.
Jan 4 2019
Best of 2018 #46: Chris Abelen – “Songs On the Eve Of Dismissal”
This gospel for a cubicle life captures the angst of the career employee, and it does it with a seriousness and sense of humor, both. And Chris Abelen doesn’t treat the subject like some superficial topic. There’s a sincerity throughout that is unmistakable. There’s also a series of catchy melodies and engaging grooves that makes this album very easy to like. It’s a little something different, but delivered in a way that feels comfortingly familiar. Lorena del Mar‘s vocal antics really cinch this album as a winner.
The album is Self-Produced.
Music from Haarlem, Netherlands.
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By davesumner • Recap: Best of 2018 • 0 • Tags: Chris Abelen, Haarlem, Jazz - Best of 2018, Self-Produced