Two: Jesse Labelle Releases Second Album

Album Cover for Two, photo courtesy of Wax Records.

Okay so this is a long time in the making but as I've had little time over the last few weeks (started a new job position which is taking up a LOT of my time lately), it's been kind of hard to keep this site up-to-date!

SO! That being said, I spoke to Canadian cutie Jesse Labelle a few weeks back as part of his promotion of his new album Two. After listening to it numerous times (and still listening to it obviously) I have got to say that it is a fantastic piece of work!

It took a little over two years and and two attempts but he finally released an album that he was proud of. He said in our interview, "The record label didn't think the first one I wrote was quite right so I had to re-write a second second version and that became “Two”.  After I wrote it I was so proud and so happy with it and I was glad I had the opportunity to write it again."

The writing process was a lot shorter this time around and the album itself is more about getting back to who he is. While his first album Perfect Accident was written over a span of seven years (from the ages of 18 to 26), this time around it was an album that was more cohesive and something that suited who he is now.

"The record is all about human interactions and both sides and connections. It’s really about the good, the bad, the ups, and downs. It starts with an honest and happy song and it ends with a kind of sad song...I really believe it does have a beginning, middle and an end."

You start with an emotionally powerful and heart-tugging song that is full of hope and promise. "Let You Down". This one is probably my favourite off of this album. The line that got to me the most would have had to be "There's two to every story; two sides of a heart. One that fears the ending, and one that fears the start". It may only be 21 words long  but it probably has the most impact. 

The song that seemed the most playful had to be "One Last Night". While playing up the romantic side of the "impending" end of the world in December, he still manages to make it light-hearted and fun. I really liked the fact he added a rap portion of the song by featuring artist Nixon. It was a nice contrast and made the song just a little bit different than the rest of the album - it was a nice touch!

Other noteworthy songs (in my books anyways) would have to be "Something to Feel" and "Kryptonite". The lyrics are special and I believe a lot of people are able to connect with them. I definitely give this album two thumbs up and I look forward to seeing Jesse perform live in the near future! 

You can find his album wherever they sell albums and most definitely online at itunes! Pick it up if you know what's good for you!

That's it, that's all! Stay tuned for my Celebrity filled day while I tried to hunt down Ryan Gosling at this year's Toronto International Film Festival!!

- Taryn