James Vincent McMorrow-Early in the Morning

James Vincent McMorrow's debut album is a stirring, and raw wonderment. McMorrow has been receiving high-praises for his album, and is being thrown into the same category as Bon Iver and Damien Rice. It is not surprising since he has the same same haunting voice and stripped down instrumental. Robin Hilton of NPR, also said that his voice sounds like a mixture of Antony Hegarty and Ray LaMontagne. Two people with very different and distinct voices, but after listening to the song, I fully agreed with. Just as Justin Vernon of Bon Iver went to a secluded cabin to write For Emma, Forever Ago, McMorrow went to his sea-side cabin in Ireland to write his album. In an interview with KCRW, McMorrow said he wasn't planning on making a record when he went his cabin. He wanted to remove as many distractions as possible. While living in this seclusion, he started writing songs that would eventually go into this album. McMorrow is also receiving high accolades for his intense and intimate shows. He is currently on tour promoting this album.