Al Barr - The Red Balloon

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Review by Liza Wisner

The Red Balloon, the debut album of Al Barr, is a soulful and introspective collection of songs that showcase the singer's impressive vocal range and emotive songwriting skills. The album is a blend of folk, blues, and rock, with Barr's gravelly voice adding a touch of rawness to each track.

The opening track, "The Red Balloon," sets the tone for the album with its haunting melody and poignant lyrics about love and loss. Other standout tracks include "Broken Wing," a bluesy ballad that showcases Barr's vocal prowess, and "The Road," a reflective song about the journey of life.

Throughout the album, Barr's lyrics touch on themes of hope, regret, and redemption, making for a deeply personal and relatable listening experience. The production is minimalistic, allowing Barr's voice and guitar to take center stage and creating an intimate atmosphere.

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Artist: Al Barr
Album: The Red Balloon
Rating: 3.33

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Tracks

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Part 2
Part 1

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Catalog Numbers

  • H-72001
  • H-2001

Labels

Nonesuch

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Formats

  • Vinyl
  • LP
  • Stereo
  • Mono
  • Album

Notes

  • Adapted from the French film classic by Albert Lamorisse music composed & conducted by Al Barr, Narrated by Jean Vallin, song lyrics by Martin Barr
  • Australian version of release. On back of sleeve: "Pressed by the manufacturers of Astor radios, radiograms and television [sic] Printed in Australia by Radio Corporation Pty. Ltd"
  • White label with blue text
  • Nonesuch Records, 51 West 51st Street, New York, N.Y. 10019
  • In the cover sleeve is a double-sided paper that advertises other Nonesuch Records releases.

Barcodes

  • Matrix / Runout (Side A Etched): H 72001 A
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B Etched): H 72001 B
  • Matrix / Runout (Side One): H2001A-T1
  • Matrix / Runout (Side Two): H2001B-T1
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Summary by Liza Wisner

The Red Balloon is a fantastic debut album from Al Barr that showcases his talent as a singer-songwriter. Fans of folk and blues music will find much to enjoy here, and the album is sure to resonate with anyone who has experienced the ups and downs of life and love.