Free Download: Jose Gonzalez "Stay In The Shade"

There is something incredibly soothing about the music of Swedish-born crooner Jose Gonzalez (who is of Argentinean descent). His stripped down, acoustic melodies and fragile vocals are a breath of fresh air among the action-packed tracks of his peers in the pop charts. Parasol Records is streaming Gonzalez' entire EP "Stay In The Shade" on its web site. The label also features an mp3 of the title track that was featured earlier this year in an episode of FOX' The OC. "Stay In The Shade" is ultimately a song about denial that starts out slow and climaxes abruptly to reflect its lyrical theme.
If you have a moment, also make sure to check out Gonzalez' gorgeous cover of Kylie Minogue's "Hand On Your Heart" which is as close to perfection as the original. Stream it here.

Download Jose Gonzalez "Stay In The Shade"