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Doug Freeman
Recent Austin transplant Harold Ambler’s debut EP at age 43 is a soothing set of wizened missives drawing from a life of laid-back vagary. In light folk-pop tones, Ambler’s songs are affirmations even at their darkest (the moaning hum of opener “Carousel” and cello-backed “Crucial”). “Take This Sadness” is a rolling campfire clapper, but the back-side likes of “Mr. Wave Man” lull less effectively.
This article appears in August 8 • 2008.
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Doug Freeman has been writing for the Austin Chronicle since 2007, covering the arts and music scene in the city. He is originally from Virginia and earned his Masters Degree from the University of Texas. He is also co-editor of The Austin Chronicle Music Anthology, published by UT Press. More by Doug Freeman