Product details
- Label Easy Eye Sound
- Artist Marcus King (2)
- Format 1LP
- Country United States
- Released Date 2020
- Genre Blues
- Sealed Yes
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El Dorado by Marcus King (2).
"El Dorado" finds Marcus King stepping out from the full-band roar he built his name on and into something warmer, more intimate, and unmistakably rooted in the traditions Miles Waxey holds dear. This Indie Exclusive Limited Edition pressing arrives on marbled vinyl, the kind of object that rewards a slow evening and a good turntable, and it comes with a download card so the music travels with you wherever the record can't follow.
The album carries the fingerprints of Dan Auerbach, who both produced and mixed the record, lending it a sound that feels lived-in and organic. From the opening notes of "Young Man's Dream" through the tender close of "No Pain," there's a cohesion here that speaks to a clear vision behind the boards, a warmth in the mix that lets King's voice and guitar breathe without ever crowding them.
Side A moves with an easy confidence. "The Well" and "Wildflowers & Wine" lean into the songwriting, while "One Day She's Here" and "Sweet Mariona" show off King's gift for melody and mood. "Beautiful Stranger" rounds out the first half with a sense of longing that lingers long after the needle lifts, setting the emotional tone that runs through the whole record.
Flip it over and Side B opens with "Break" before rolling through the swagger of "Say You Will" and "Turn It Up." There's grit and humor in "Too Much Whiskey," a candor that fits comfortably alongside the blues records this shop has always championed. King never overplays his hand; instead he lets the songs do the work, trusting the groove and the story to carry the listener.
The final stretch, "Love Song" and "No Pain," brings the album home on a note of hard-won peace. These closing tracks feel like a resolution, the sound of an artist who has learned to sit still inside his own music and let it speak plainly. It's a fitting end to a record that trades bombast for depth at nearly every turn.
For collectors and listeners alike, this marbled edition of "El Dorado" is a genuine keeper. It captures Marcus King at a pivotal moment, guided by one of the most distinctive producers working today, on a limited run that won't sit on shelves forever. Drop it on the platter, let Auerbach's mix wash over the room, and hear why this one belongs in a proper collection.
Pressing Details:
Track Listing:
A1. Young Man's Dream
A2. The Well
A3. Wildflowers & Wine
A4. One Day She's Here
A5. Sweet Mariona
A6. Beautiful Stranger
B1. Break
B2. Say You Will
B3. Turn It Up
B4. Too Much Whiskey
B5. Love Song
B6. No Pain
Credits:
Dan Auerbach - Mixed By
Dan Auerbach - Producer
Notes:
Indie Exclusive Limited Edition Marbled Vinyl
Download card included.
Artist: Marcus King (2)
Format: 1LP
Genre: Blues
Label: Easy Eye Sound
Catalog Number: FAN00535
Release Year: 2020
Country: United States
Condition: Sealed (New)
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