Eef Barzelay - Tiny Desk Concert

Review by Mehedi Hasan

Eef Barzelay’s Tiny Desk Concert: A Little Gem That Packs a Punch Let’s cut to the chase—Eef Barzelay’s Tiny Desk Concert from 2010 isn’t your typical rock album. It’s more like that cozy corner in a coffee shop where the music just sneaks up on you, grabs your soul, and doesn’t let go. Released under National Public Radio (yeah, NPR!), this indie folk-rock masterpiece feels intimate, raw, and unapologetically human. If you’re into stuff that’s stripped-down but still packs an emotional wallop, this one’s for you. Now, I gotta talk about “With Nothing Much To Show Of It” because it’s stuck in my brain like gum on a hot sidewalk. The song starts off all mellow, with Eef’s voice kinda floating over his guitar. But then, bam—it hits you with these lyrics that feel like they were pulled straight outta life’s messy diary. He sings about chasing dreams and coming up short, but somehow it doesn’t leave you feeling bummed. Instead, there’s this weird sense of hope, like even if you screw up, hey, at least you tried. And honestly? That’s something we can all use a reminder of now and then. Another track that stands out is “Denver.” Man, this one feels like a road trip in the best way possible. You know those moments when you’re driving alone, windows down, and everything just clicks? That’s what this song does. The melody’s simple, almost haunting, but it sticks to your ribs. Plus, the storytelling here is top-notch. Eef paints pictures so vivid you can practically smell the pine trees and hear the hum of tires on asphalt. By the end, you’re not just listening—you’re living it. The other tracks, like “Something Beautiful” and “We Are Flowers,” keep the vibe going strong. They’re quieter, sure, but they’ve got this understated charm that makes you wanna hit repeat. Like, who knew something so low-key could feel so big? Here’s the thing about Tiny Desk Concert: it’s not trying to be flashy or loud. It’s just Eef Barzelay doing what he does best—spinning stories and melodies that stick to your heart like glitter after a craft project. In a world full of overproduced noise, this little album feels refreshingly real. And you know what? Listening to it made me realize something kinda funny. Life’s a lot like this record—messy, unpredictable, and beautiful in its own awkward way. So maybe we should all take a page from Eef’s book and embrace the imperfections. Or, y’know, just crank up the volume and enjoy the ride.

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Artist: Eef Barzelay
Album: Tiny Desk Concert

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2010

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Track	Duration	Preview
Something Beautiful
Denver
With Nothing Much To Show Of It
We Are Flowers

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NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert: Eef Barzelay of Clem Snide

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National Public Radio

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The main artist is credited as "Eef Barzelay Of Clem Snide".
Total time: 17 min 17 sec

About Eef Barzelay

Israeli-American songwriter, singer, and musician, born in Tel Aviv, Israel on May 12, 1970, and grown up in Teaneck, New Jersey.

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Ifar Barzelay

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Interesting fact about Album

Here’s a fun fact: Eef Barzelay’s *Tiny Desk Concert* album, released in 2010, feels like a cozy little secret. It’s not your typical studio album but rather a live recording from NPR’s iconic Tiny Desk series. The stripped-down vibe lets tracks like "With Nothing Much To Show Of It" and "Denver" shine with raw emotion. Folk Rock and Indie Rock blend beautifully here, making it feel like you’re sitting right there in the room. Something beautiful, indeed.

Comments

mahmood76

2025-03-10

Just found out about this guy from watching Rocket Science. Better late than never.

normacmendezm

2025-03-10

I adore him??

fribirdz

2025-03-09

How does everyone not fall head over heels for this guy? After Find Love he owned me.

miumiu820

2025-03-09

Eef and The Heligoats' NPR performances are two of the best

fitasticblogger

2025-03-08

eef, your voiceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee. I heard this a decade ago and finding this video again just made my 2021! LOVE YOU!!!!!

lescarnetsdevoyagesduncommunitymanager

2025-03-07

Damien Rice would be like. "Really dude?" lol....good music tho.

kaarv

2025-03-06

0:00 with nothing left to show for it 4:48 somthing beautiful 9:02 we are flowers 14:03 denver

muhammadriady

2025-03-06

So great to hear Eef Barzelay live @ Tiny Desk. On top, his first song in this set is my favorite song "with nothing to show for it". I love both the album band version and this solo acoustic vocal guitar version. I was hoping he would sing "Forever now and then" which is also one of my favorites which was played in the movie "The secret life of words directed by Isabel Coixet''. That's when I first heard Clem Snide band and Eef Barzelay.