I Forget Where We Were [Import Disc]

[Machine Translation] Ben Howard, a curmudgeonly musician whose unique blend of light and shadow, wabi and sabi, draws the listener in, releases his scene-stealing second album! Ben Howard: Born May 24, 1988 in Devon, England, Ben Howard is a singer and songwriter who was raised by music-loving parents. Raised by music-loving parents, Ben grew up listening to a wide variety of music. He was especially influenced by the music of the 1960s and 1970s by artists such as Joni Mitchell and Bob Dylan. After high school, he worked briefly as a journalist before deciding to focus on music. His style of melodic roots-folk music with dark lyrics has earned him a reputation not only in his hometown but also in London, which led to his signing with Island Records. In 2012, his album was nominated for the Mercury Prize, the most important award for songwriters, and in 2013 he won the Brit Award for Best British Male Solo Artist and British Breakthrough Act. British Breakthrough Act at the 2013 Brit Awards! Musicians compared: Ben, just before his major debut, Bon Iver, Jose Gonzalez, John Martyn, etc.

Note: This is an import edition (manufactured outside of Japan).

光と影、侘び・寂び、独特の間で聴く者を引き込む曲者ミュージシャン、Ben Howardがリリースするシーンが注目するセカンド・アルバム! 本作: 約3年振りにリリースされるセカンド・アルバム。Ben Howard: 1988年5月24日生まれ、イギリス、デボン出身のシンガー・ソングライター。音楽好きの両親に育てられたBenは色んな音楽を聴いて育った。中でもJoni Mitchell、Bob Dylan等の1960年代、1970年代の音楽に多大な影響を受けた。高校卒業後はジャーナリストとして短い期間働くが、音楽に専念することを決意する。メロディックなルーツ・フォーク・ミュージックにダークな歌詞を載せたスタイルは、地元のみならずロンドンでも彼の音楽は評判となり、Island Recordsとの契約をもたらした。UKでは完全にブレイク!: 2012年、ソングライターにとって最も重要なアワードたるMercury Prizeにアルバムがノミネート。2013年のBrit AwardでBritish Male Solo Artist (最優秀男性ソロアーティスト)、British Breakthrough Act (新人)の2冠! 比較されるミュージシャン: メジャー・デビュー直前のBenは、Bon Iver、Jose Gonzalez、John Martyn等。