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This year I had the privilege of going to see MJ Lenderman and This is Lorelei at Levon Helms Studio/Barn venue. Going in, I was a big MJ fan and had seen him live before but had only heard a few of This is Lorelei’s songs, but not a whole lot, mostly from ‘Box For Buddy, Box For Star’. When Nate and the gang took the stage to open, I was immediately blown away by everything. The sound, the vibe, the performance, was all superb and I left feeling like WTF where has this dude been my whole life. Well, apparently, he’s been very much around, and I just missed the boat. I spent the next few months listening to ‘Box For Buddy, Box For Star’ over and over again in obsession.
Evidently, I wasn’t the only one with this type of experience, because Holo Boy, This isLorelei’s new release is less of a new album and more of a re-recorded greatest hits and a walk down memory lane to get new fans like myself up to speed on just how prolific Nate’s songwriting has been over the years, and it doesn’t disappoint. Since its release a few weeks ago it's been playing nonstop in my headphones. I’m very happy to have been brought up to speed on ‘My Friend 2’, ‘Name the Band’, ‘Money Right Now’ and all the other poppy/indie tracks that I’m sad to have waited this long to hear.
I’m glad Nate’s getting his flowers, I’m glad I finally caught onto the rocket ship of This is Lorelei mid-takeoff, and I already can’t wait to hear what’s next.
Evidently, I wasn’t the only one with this type of experience, because Holo Boy, This isLorelei’s new release is less of a new album and more of a re-recorded greatest hits and a walk down memory lane to get new fans like myself up to speed on just how prolific Nate’s songwriting has been over the years, and it doesn’t disappoint. Since its release a few weeks ago it's been playing nonstop in my headphones. I’m very happy to have been brought up to speed on ‘My Friend 2’, ‘Name the Band’, ‘Money Right Now’ and all the other poppy/indie tracks that I’m sad to have waited this long to hear.
I’m glad Nate’s getting his flowers, I’m glad I finally caught onto the rocket ship of This is Lorelei mid-takeoff, and I already can’t wait to hear what’s next.
Dec 31, 2025