Austinist Artist Profile: DAMIEN JURADO
Damien Jurado has called his 2005 album, On My Way To Absence, a “tribute to jealousy.” That may sound like a typical take from a tortured singer-songwriting sifting his way through love and morality, but Jurado’s dark lyrics and melancholy, haunting voice coalesce to create truly captivating music. He is the product of an indie darling background, living in Seattle, working first with Sub Pop and now Secretly Canadian, and collaborating with the likes of Pedro the Lion’s David Bazan. Though it sounds terribly artistic, this identity gave his previous albums a slightly self-conscious vibe, as if he was overly aware of his audience’s fickle tastes. But On My Way To Absence is lovely and raw, delicate yet powerful, overcast with a faint glimmer of hope. We can lie on our bed, stare unfocused at that spot on the wall right above the window, and drift away with each beautiful song.
From:
Seattle, WA
Downloads:
[Damien Jurado - "White Center"]
[Damien Jurado - "Lion Tamer (video)"]
Links:
[Myspace]
[Official Website]
[SXSW Artist Page]
Showcase Information:
Mar. 16, 1 a.m., Redrum
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* Image from www.damienjurado.com
