José González Music

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Decades: 2000's

Swedish singer/songwriter Jose Gonzalez is a star in his native land. His album Veneer was released there in the early 2000s and has achieved gold status. Far from the pop album you might expect from such a statement, the album is an entirely acoustic affair that reflects a childhood spent listening to equal parts bossa nova, classical, and post-punk by the likes of Joy Division. Touchstones for Gonzalez's sound include Nick Drake, Paul Simon, Red House Painters, and Elliott Smith, all artists who are liter... Read More