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The Veil Falls

by Tender Mercy

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  • Compact Disc (CD) + Digital Album

    Comes in a lovely CD wallet.

    Includes unlimited streaming of The Veil Falls via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
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  • Deluxe Edition with Icebox
    Compact Disc (CD) + Digital Album

    "The Veil Falls" in a wallet along with a very limited mini-box (icebox) EP on mini-cd with five unique tracks you cannot get anywhere else.

    Includes unlimited streaming of The Veil Falls via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.

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Missing 02:20
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Dim Star 05:26
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Today 03:02
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Shone 02:45
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Unfolded 03:41

about

"Absence does make the heart grow fonder, doesn't it? For those not in the know, Tender Mercy is an experimental folk project by one Mark Kramer, a treasure in the Louisville scene. I've reviewed several of his prior works over the years, be it extended plays of the past, recent albums such as "Leave Little Room" or compilation tracks, along with seeing him live on several occasions in various parts of Louisville.

"The Veil Falls", released in November of last year, is his latest release to date. The minimalist artwork amid a simple CD Jacket really drums up nostalgia of a past decade so the anticipation of giving this a listen, when the time was right, is imminent.

"What If This Is All We Are" kicks in and it's like I've come back home. Kramer's soulful yet sullen croon complimented with a beautiful minimal plucking just tears at my heartstrings, each note echoing away. It's a simple yet familiar sound, always resonating with beauty, even through tones that can be sorrowful or introspective. "Find Your Way (Back)" follows in familiar territory but those little yelps that sneak in add a soulful charm.

Though this album's length is just under a half-hour, The Veil Falls doesn't "blow by" and feels so impactful with so little. "Dim Star", the longest song at 5:26, feels like a lullaby of sorts, or even a prayer as it plucks onwards, resonating sounds dimming away like the song's namesake. Other standouts include the beautiful title track and closer in "Unfolded".

It's been some time since I've visited a Tender Mercy release at length and for those note familiar expect minimalist folk with a hint of sadcore, evoking some sullen emotions. It's definitely music for specific moods and at the moment of this writing, a perfect closing listen for a long night. It's slow, sad music but all the same beautiful and thoughtful.

Highly Recommended."
Doodlehound
doodlehound.blogspot.com/2022/01/kentucky-music-review-tender-mercy-veil.html

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released November 19, 2021

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