John Ralston has packed Sorry Vampire, his latest album, with enough sonic surprises so that the album will never sound the same twice. You can't pin him down to any one sound. His lyrics and vocal delivery are often compared to Elliott Smith for good reason, but the layers of sound on each track defy easy categorization.
With some songs featuring over 20 vocal tracks, multiple drums, and a cacophony of collected sounds, you'd think the album would be a bit over done, but Ralston has managed to keep it real. The songs are not a pastiche of styles; they each feel organic and complete as they are. It has a beautiful, lush sound that's warm and inviting, like a warm blanket wrapped around you on a cold, dark night. Snuggle up with John and let Sorry Vampire nibble on your neck and you'll see what I mean.
John Ralston "Fragile"
John Ralston "Ghetto Tested"
~ both from the album Sorry Vampire, 2007 (Vagrant)
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