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THE REVIEW
At the time of the Beatles' separation, John Lennon said that nothing serious was happening, that only a rock band was breaking up, and for those inconsolable, he replied that the records would still be there to make a sweet dive into melancholy. Never was a comment more modest. Not only because Lennon and McCartney (but also Harrison), with their solo paths, continued to take care of our ears even in the following years. But because that invaluable musical heritage has trained, over the decades, new generations of authors who have always sought to reach the perfection of the Beatlesian pop songs.
And so you might happen to come across a song titled "Got None" by a certain Robert Post that sounds as familiar as a mother's embrace. You follow your instincts and buy the entire self-titled album, pleasantly surprised by it. The triptych that opens the record is worth the purchase price alone. Then it indulges in some naivety in terms of composition and arrangements (nothing wrong given the young age), but it picks up brilliantly with the melancholic "Everything is Right," essential and seductive in its sparse voice and acoustic guitar interpretation.
With a hint of pride, you know that record will join those of many other disciples who have always tried to uphold the teachings of the Fabulous masters. I'm talking about the likes of Sondre Lerche (also Norwegian like Post; could Bergen be the new Liverpool?), Belle & Sebastian, Hal, Travis, Coral, Elliot Smith, Ron Sexsmith, Thrills, Divine Comedy, and more, including those braggarts of Oasis (yes... even them)!
So let's not despair if we have only one Beatle still active (and may God keep him with us for a long time), because the magic of those melodies, of those harmonies, of those arrangements will continue to exist and renew themselves forever. And that familiar embrace will always be ready to console us at any moment in our lives.
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Robert Post’s self-titled debut album is a heartfelt collection of songs deeply influenced by the Beatles’ legacy. While some compositions reveal youthful naivety, the melancholic and acoustic elements shine, placing Post among notable indie pop artists. The album offers a comforting and nostalgic listening experience.Tracklist Lyrics Videos
02 Got None (03:59)
When I was a little boy I used to wonder
Just how old you'd have to be to feel good
Now I've seen a thousand girls but I still wonder
Cause they just don't make sense to me
God knows I've tried
I've tried to be the unpredictable one
I've tried to be the friend that they could rely on
I've still got none
Got nothing at all
And so I fall into the open
Just singing out your name
And when I'm done, crashed and maimed
I hope that's where you'll find me
You know that if it's up to me I'll still be holding
My own hand the day I die
So please release me now
I've tried to be the mean mysterious one
I've tried to be the sweetest candy you'd suck on
I've still got none
Got nothing at all
And so I fall into the open
Just singing out your name
And when I'm done, crashed and maimed
I hope that's where you'll find me
And it's a good day for being found
Just crawling in the dirt with my head underground
And it's a good day for you to come
Collecting all the pieces of the damage done
And after all the bandages are gone
I hope you'll find a favorite part you can work on
Cause I've got none
Got nothing at all
And so I fall into the open
Just singing out your name
And when I'm done, crashed and maimed
I hope that's where you'll find me
Robert Post
Norwegian singer-songwriter. Best known for the self-titled debut album "Robert Post" (mid-2000s) and the single "Got None".02 Reviews
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By Liamyes
The debut of Robert Post is a glorious parade of songs for which many songwriters would kill.
Robert Post crafts a sublime debut album: one of those refined, well-played and well-sung products with melodies that are nothing short of 'magical'.
