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Jake Laufer : Notes from the Sherpa Underground
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Quirky melodic power pop with a touch of roots
Genre: Rock: Roots Rock
Release Date: 2009
Notes from the Sherpa Underground
Jake Laufer
Record Label: Jake Laufer
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1. Only One in Town 4:09 + MP3 $0.99
2. Subway Girl 3:48 + MP3 $0.99
3. Song Called Nora 3:18 + MP3 $0.99
4. The Only Way 3:48 + MP3 $0.99
5. Handsome Party 3:37 + MP3 $0.99
6. Center City 3:32 + MP3 $0.99
7. I Wish You Well 3:46 + MP3 $0.99
8. Denial 4:59 + MP3 $0.99
9. Hungry Like the Wolf 2:53 + MP3 $0.99
10. Outside Looking In 4:37 + MP3 $0.99
11. One More Day 4:32 + MP3 $0.99
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REVIEW FROM ABSOLUTEPOWERPOP.COM
DC-gone-California's Jake Laufer is a singer-songwriter with hooks, lyrics and a strong pop sensibility, and with Notes from the Sherpa Underground (Sherpa Underground being the name of his band), his first disc in nine years, he puts it all together. Reminding me of a cross between Nick Pipitone and Elvis Costello with a bit of Matthew Sweet in the mix, Laufer pumps out one quality tune after another. The standouts here include "Only One in Town" (think Costello fronting the Gin Blossoms), "Subway Girl" (Tommy Keene meets the Smithereens), the mod beats of "Song Called Nora", and the gorgeous "The Only Way". Plus, he throws in a revved-up, rocking cover of "Hungry Like the Wolf". What more can you ask for?

ARTIST INFO: The July, 2009 release of Singer/Songwriter Jake Laufer’s second studio CD, Notes from the Sherpa Underground, features the musicianship, soulful vocals and quirky lyrical style that made him a longtime favorite of the Mid-Atlantic club and college scenes. Jake’s hooky intelligent songwriting has been compared to artists like Ben Folds, Elvis Costello and Matthew Sweet, with poppy hooks and thoughtful lyrics that reward multiple listens.

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Catchy, funny, smart
author: Renlaugo
                            
This is a great album! It was an unexpected surprise and has become one of my favorite finds. Jake Laufer's voice has a gruff edginess to it, reminding me of Green Day. The sound is real and alluring. The music is fun and catchy and takes you by surprise. Lyrics are witty and smart, too. This one's a keeper.
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