Nate Padley’s “Crutch”

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By Randy Harward, 3-24-06

Nate Padley's debut album, Monster of Vision (SoundCo Records) is aptly titled. It moves like whales lazily rising to the surface and diving again, and despite conveying profound regret, resignation, realization and confusion--it's one of the most focused and inspired local recordings Salt Lake has seen. Padley's exquisite compositions evoke The Flaming Lips, Nicolai Dunger and Nick Drake in that he paints with broad and abstract sonic strokes—minimalist orchestration, unconventional embellishments, simple-and-complicated words. The instrumental colors range from placid acoustic guitar, moody piano, swirling synth and organ and Wurlitzer, alto saxophone, bass and percussion, in addition to his morosely melodious voice. Have a listen to "Crutch" and enjoy Padley's monstrous vision.

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