Liam Titcomb’s sophomore album entitled, Can’t Let Go marks a strong return for this critically acclaimed singer, songwriter. A collection of sophisticated sounds and harmonic textures, all framed by Liam’s incredible lyrical sensibility.
Liam’s self-titled debut album received tremendous reviews from critics across the country upon release in 2005. “…an impressive Dylan/Beatles/Neil Young-esque collection of songs…†– Chart Magazine. “…Liam Titcomb…is already earning raves as one of Canada’s next great folk/pop songwriters.†– Edmonton Journal.
Liam has been working on Can’t Let Go intently over the last year after touring across the country several times with Great Big Sea, David Usher, Tom Cochrane, etc. along with a series of intimate solo-performances. Can’t Let Go was recorded in Nashville with renowned Grammy winning producer, Jay Joyce (Patty Griffin, Tim Finn, Chantal Kreviazuk, Dixie Chicks, Wallflowers). While recording, he lived for a couple of months in an RV in the parking lot of Walmart which only added to the adventure.
On Can’t Let Go Liam Titcomb wrote or co-wrote all of the songs and plays a bulk of the musical parts: vocals, acoustic and electric guitars, piano, drums, bass and percussion. “Working with Jay was truly a dream come true,†explains Liam. The sessions were easy, natural and creative. We would begin the day by talking about what the song needed then we would take turns playing different instruments until we found the right feel for each song and then lay down the track.â€
“11:30†marks the first single from Can’t Let Go. “I wrote this track with Jay in Nashville one morning after talking about all the things that are wrong with the world. ’11:30 and it’s not too late’ is a reminder that there is still time to get things right,†says Liam. “A few weeks after we wrote this song the Doomsday Clock was reset to 7 minutes to Midnight, bringing even more meaning to this track.â€
On Liam’s self-titled debut he worked with producers Bill Bottrell (Sheryl Crow) and Pierre Marchand (Sarah McLachlan). Liam’s debut album included the hit songs “Sad Eyes,†and “Counting Headlightsâ€. “Sad Eyes†reached Top 10 at Canadian radio and the MuchMoreMusic Countdown Charts.
In 2006, Liam was nominated for the 9th Annual Canadian Radio Music Awards for Best New Group Or Solo Artist (Hot AC). At the Juno’s in 2004, Liam delivered a memorable performance at the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) Songwriters' Circle. In 2003, Liam contributed the song "War" to the benefit album Peace Songs in support of War Child Canada's humanitarian programs.
Official Website: www.liamtitcomb.com
Fansite: www.chopstickz.net/burning