Miles of Music (US)  Jul 2nd 2004
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Title: 

  Thomas Denver Jonsson - Hope To Her 
  

  
Description: 

  Thomas Denver Jonsson isn't the first singer/songwriter to beam Americana
  heartbreak from his Swedish homeland, but his fine spun vocals and sublime
  arrangements make for some of the more memorable of these exports. His shy,
  darkly earnest vocals weave cautiously through tender ballads, even going
  entirely unaccompanied on "Pale", then gain confidence as the album
  unveils ensemble country rockers like "Shades Of Green" and
  "Mallards". Swells of Neil Young peak as the album opens up, and
  hints of Will Oldham and Gram Parsons surface without overwhelming Jonsson's
  sweetly downhearted style. The depth of the production and arrangements here
  beckon you to turn the volume up and sink down into these humble, yet
  compelling compositions. Backing band The September Sunrise are delicate and
  instinctive, adding gentle percussion and soft cries of pedal steel or
  harmonica in just the right doses. Uncut Magazine gave this debut full-length
  four stars, calling it "A warm, uncluttered delight." (kite)