''Ledges'' is the full-length solo debut album by

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. It was self-produced and recorded at

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. It was released on February 11, 2014. The track "Poor Man's Son" features Gundersen's sister Abby and brother Jonathan on various instruments. The first two recordings of the album were abandoned in favor of a self-produced version. ''Ledges'' has been described as "calculated and unyielding, somersaulting its way around a menagerie of heavy, yet unavoidable topics." ''

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'' wrote that the album "establishes the 24-year-old as a precociously graceful and thoughtful songwriter."Gardner, Elysa (2014-02-11). "The Playlist". ''

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Track listing

Personnel

*Noah Gundersen – vocals, guitar *Abby Gundersen – violin, piano, cello *Jonathan Gundersen – drums *Elizabeth Gundersen – vocals *Seattle Studio Litho – production, recording

References

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