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Sean Fournier - Oh My [Album]

Sean Fournier has once again crafted a masterwork of soulful introspection with "Oh My". A collection of reinterpreted singles and true originals, "Oh My" is a necessary procurement for fans of Fournier's previous work. On "Oh My", a refined pop ethic creates a sophisticated compositional style, which overlays a tumultuous sea of emotion. Fournier's crystal clear vocals speak of the restless stirrings of an unquiet heart. As thrilling as it is original, "Oh My"
will make even the most stalwart of stoics shed a tear for loves labour's lost.

As a lyricist, Fournier excels as always. In "Falling For You" we're offered a portrait of a man realizing the scope of his love only after his partner has left. What originally comes across as a charmingly romantic moment is soon discovered to be bitterly satirical, perhaps even self deprecating. In "Broken Stereo" we see a deeply personal, and universally understood, recounting of unrequited love.

A true stand out of "Oh My" comes from the end track, "Holding The Hand Of The Hurricane". Standing apart in form of the rest of "Oh My", "Holding The Hand Of The Hurricane" shows Sean Fournier really stretching his songwriting muscle. The eerily haunting backing vocals compliment a synthetic wash to Fournier’s vocal track. The effect, coupled with layered drum tracks, lends an intensity of passion to the denouement.

Sean Fournier is working hard for you to hear "Oh My". An expansive online campaign is underway, coupled with good, old-fashioned diy marketing. I particularly enjoyed the photo shopped pictures of Obama holding "Oh My". Though no matter how you come across this album, there is sure to be something here for you. As described in track 4, "Goodbye", there is "a special meaning in the thorn of dreams", and we can all find personal meaning in these barbed dreams of Sean Fournier's.

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