Barzin is a Canadian singer-songwriter known for his slow and melancholic songs. Barzin has released four albums in his career.

Career

A project that began sometime in 1995, Barzin was a solo endeavor at its inception, the work of Barzin Hosseini.Couture, François. " ''Barzin'' Review, ''

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. With the addition of these musicians the sound of the music has continued to remain true to the aesthetics of quietness and minimalism. It still concerns itself with exploring the quiet side of pop. In 2003, Barzin released its self-titled debut album through the Montreal-based label, Where Are My Records. The following year an E.P. titled ''Songs for Hinah'', was released through the French-based label, Hinah. and in Europe through Monotreme Records, described by ''

'' as "a lush, lovely, and ultimately monochromatic effort". Barzin's third album, ''Notes to an Absent Lover'', was released in 2009, ''The Independent'' stating "its ambient textures feel rich enough to luxuriate in, evoking the suspended animation of big sadness with exquisite poise". In 2013 Barzin released his 4th album entitled "To Live Alone In That Long Summer." The Album was released by Monotreme Records and Ghost Records. It received favourable reviews in publications such as Rolling Stones, New York Times, USA Today. The band has drawn comparisons to

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Discography

Studio albums

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'', 2006 *'' Notes to an Absent Lover'', 2009 *'' To Live Alone in That Long Summer'', 2014 *''Voyeurs in the Dark'', 2022

EPs

*''Barzin'', 2000 *''Songs for Hinah'', 2004 *''Just More Drugs'', 2006 *''Look What Love Has Turned Us Into'', 2009 *''Moonpalace'', 2014

References

External links

Barzin (Official Site)Barzin (USA Today)Barzin (Rolling Stone)
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