Graham Weber is an Austin transplant by way of Ohio. His music captures the aching sparseness of his native Midwest, but Texas has seems to have provided a definitive lonesome twinge. Weber has released four albums that have seen acclaim in selective communities in Austin and have featured names any music-loving Austinite will recognize: Carrie Rodriguez, Dana Falconberry, Amanda Shires.
Weber is now poised to release his fifth album, Faded Photos, which will see release in May. The album is full of space and lightness, but possesses an undeniable weight in its humanity. Poignant strings flow throughout the record and were arranged by Peter Stopschinski. One of the record’s singles, “Boston,” epitomizes these qualities. The song breathes beautifully, thriving on empty space, but the guitar’s bright notes are perfectly placed to create a remarkable fullness. Then, the strings seep into the mix.
Of the song and the record as a whole, Hardly Sound co-creator Randy Reynolds, who played guitar on the album, says, “‘Boston’ is Graham’s greatest song. A story of a man pining for his life’s love only to take his own life. Peter did all the string arrangements; we approached him because of his work on Lambchop’s album Damaged. Henna from Linen Closet and members of Tosca strings played on the whole record.” Reynolds also cited quintessential band Big Star as one point of reference for the album.
Another released track, “YNRN” reveals a faster pace and fuller arrangement with a distinct traditional country vibe. You can stream both tracks below and find out more about Graham Weber on his Facebook and website at those respective links.
