FLAC | Folk/Americana | 00:30:55 | 222 MB
Lee Marlow’s 1984 album “Temptation” is a prime example of sincere, raw Canadian country-folk, devoid of commercial polish. The record is filled with melancholy reflections on loneliness and loss, where honest, “gravelly” vocals take precedence over technical recording perfection. Key highlights include a dark interpretation of “Heartbreak Hotel,” reimagined as a haunting ballad, and philosophical tracks like “Shanty Road.” Despite low-budget production and quirky packaging, the album is valued for its authenticity and its refusal to conform to the pop industry standards of the era.
Tracklist
1-1 Lee Marlow – Shanty Road[2:48]
1-2 Lee Marlow – The Freeze Is On[3:24]
1-3 Lee Marlow – Temptation[3:09]
1-4 Lee Marlow – In My Dreams[3:04]
1-5 Lee Marlow – Heartbreak Hotel[2:39]
1-6 Lee Marlow – Only My Heart Can Say[3:12]
1-7 Lee Marlow – Gypsy Lady[3:22]
1-8 Lee Marlow – Queen Size Bed, King Size Memories[3:53]
1-9 Lee Marlow – Daily Blues[3:07]
1-10 Lee Marlow – Another Story, Another Song[2:19]