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Thursday melodies - Alexandre Wälti

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Melancholy, it's true. We can hear it in Leif Vollebekk's music. But that's not all. Above all, there's a mastery of groove that is uncommon among songwriters. The Canadian first came to my ears in 2010 with the intimate album Inland. Thank goodness!

I often listen again Inland with great pleasure. When I need musical authenticity. There's still something of the unfinished touch about it, perhaps the charm of the first album. The acoustic guitar is not hidden behind overly precise arrangements. It's raw and sometimes imperfect.