Of course the album has to become available when I'm in a place where I'm almost never left alone and the wifi is the woooorrrrrssst. Being the dedicated Nessaholic that I am though, I didn't give up and I was finally able to listen to the album last night.
Liberman is a freaking masterpiece. I honestly can't decide if it tops Rabbits or not, but they're both pretty different so I'm not sure I can really compare my love for both of them. Vanessa definitely succeeded in creating the 'dream-like' sound that she was talking about. The album is so beautiful and peaceful and smooth and dreamy and oh-so lovely.
My thoughts on each song(sorry - I had to gush about this album SOMEWHERE):
Take it Easy: Although the live version will always have a super special place in my heart(and I still listen to it from time to time), the studio version has really grown on me and I adore it. A great choice for the first track.
Willows: Lovely.
House of Seven Swords: Wowowoow. Magic. Vanessa sounds like an angel on this track. Also, it's really interesting to see how much the sound has evolved from the demo(which I also adore - it's so trippy).
Operator: I'm so happy that this track ended up on the record! Absolutely in love with this song.
Blue Pool: Lush and dreamy. Love the piano on this one.
Nothing Where Something Used To Be: I know some people are unhappy with the studio version, but I'm in love with it.
Matter of Time: Wasn't the biggest fan of the live version, but I'm very impressed with the studio version. It's going to win me over in a few listens.
Unlock the Lock: I adore this track. I love the piano melodies.
River: I have to admit that I wasn't the biggest fan of the live version, but the album version is great!
Ascension: Just like In the End, I'm going to have to listen to this one a few times before my appreciation for it really grows.
The wait for Liberman was so worth it. I'm so happy with the result! I really can't wait to take long walks with this album.