Richard Julian - Girls Need Attention

Brooklyn-based troubadour Richard Julian has been creating his own unique brand of witty, refined and sprited folk/pop for over a decade, releasing a handful of excellent albums and touring with the likes of his Lower East Side friend Norah Jones and Suzanne Vega. New album Girls Need Attention, arriving May 4 via new label Compass, continues Julian's creative winning streak in high style with the songwriter laying out the detailed emotional facets of a lost love affair with a combination of cunning, sharply observed songcraft and a rejuvenated spark. Recorded at Norah's home studio and produced by former Jones collaborator Lee Alexander, Girls' stellar guest roster includes Wilco guitarist Nels Cline, Jolie Holland and Sasha Dobson.

New songs such as the bright and jangly "Lost In Your Light" and the lovely Paul Simon-ish acoustic gem "Window" rank with the accomplished songwriters best and most personal excursions. “I don’t know how to NOT write confessionally" admits Julian, "the songs always feel like a shopping cart that veers in that direction no matter which way I try to steer it.” Smart and smartly produced, adorned with a simple, graceful elegance, the artful Girls Need Attention is another compelling reason why Richard Julian deserves ours. Highly recommended.

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Richard Julian - "Lost In Your Light" (from the album Girls Need Attention)

Richard Julian - "Window" (from the album Girls Need Attention)

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