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Fortune (Callers album)

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Fortune
Studio album by
Callers
Released2008
GenreIndie rock
LabelWestern Vinyl
ProducerCallers, Keith Souza
Callers chronology
Fortune
(2008)
Life of Love
(2010)

Fortune is the debut album of Callers, centered on Sara Lucas' vocals and Ryan Seaton's guitar playing. Sparely instrumented yet atmospheric, it combines elements of folk, blues, and jazz.

Reception

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Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]
Exclaim!(positive) [2]
NPR(positive) [3]
Pitchfork7.8/10 [4]
PopMatters7/10 [5]

The album received positive reviews, with critics highlighting Sara Lucas' voice.

Track listing

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  1. "Valerie" – 1:32
  2. "More Than Right " – 3:24
  3. "Rone" – 4:40
  4. "Fortune" – 3:13
  5. "O Family" – 3:11
  6. "Meet Between" – 3:15 (lyrics: Mike Taylor)
  7. "Debris" – 3:42
  8. "In Blighted Gold" – 1:28
  9. "The Upper Lands" – 4:12
  10. "Tied About" – 2:58
  11. "Ste. Genevieve" – 2:35

Personnel

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  • Sara Lucas – vocals, guitar
  • Ryan Seaton – guitars, vocals, saxophone
  • Gus Martin – drums, double base (tracks 2, 6, 7, 10)
  • Don Goodwin – drums, tenor horn, trombone, tuba (tracks 4, 5, 9, 11)

References

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  1. ^ François, Couture. "Callers - Fortune". AllMusic. Retrieved June 9, 2018.
  2. ^ Holmes, John (September 28, 2008). "Callers: Fortune". Exclaim!. Retrieved June 9, 2018.
  3. ^ Kowal, Rachel (January 13, 2009). "Callers: 'O Family'". NPR. Retrieved June 9, 2018.
  4. ^ Dahlen, Chris. "Callers: Fortune". Pitchfork. Retrieved June 9, 2018.
  5. ^ Moore, Sarah (September 16, 2008). "Callers: Fortune". PopMatters. Retrieved June 9, 2018.