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Joel Ackerson : Happy Songs for the Broken Hearted
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Melodic storytelling over intense acoustic folk rock.
Genre: Folk: Power-folk
Release Date: 2006
Happy Songs for the Broken Hearted Record Label: True Story Records
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Preview Song Name Time Format Price Select
Dangerous 3:14 $0.99
Change 3:57 $0.99
Morris & Estelle 3:48 $0.99
Happy Song 4:26 $0.99
Thank You 4:11 $0.99
Truce 3:55 $0.99
Put Me Down 3:37 $0.99
Your Goodbye 5:32 $0.99
Lead You On 3:54 $0.99
Waning Crescent 5:08 $0.99
Wake Up Smiling 3:32 $0.99
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Album Notes

Joel Ackerson is a singer-songwriter on the cusp between regional and national recognition, drawing consistent comparisons to artists like Glen Philips and Martin Sexton. Why? The warmth of his music, the depth of his words, and the soul in his voice...

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Seth Horan


"One of the better songwriters I've seen."
Andrew Gould - Epic Records

"Songwriting is amazing. You are bringing back the honesty of folk..."
Gary Soffer - Atlantic Records

"You've got a great voice kid..."
Martin Sexton

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REVIEWS

Exciting power folk on the cutting edge
author: E. Eddas
Anyone who has been following his career knows that Joel pours his heart into everything he does. This album is not only no exception, it is the next step on what promises to be a refreshing career. From the gut wrenching "Dangerous" to the purely inspired "Truce" "Happy Songs" follows a progression through some of lifes most difficult moments and culminates with "Wake up Smiling" a confirmation of hope. This album talks to the heart and is packed with juicy music and choice lyrics. I loved it through and through and look forward to more from this up and comer. Kuddos kid!
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