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November 9, 2016 by Simon Sweetman
Karl Blau: Introducing Karl Blau
Karl Blau Introducing Raven Marching Band Records/Bella Union It’s one of those ironic “Introducing” titles given that Karl Blau has recorded some 40 albums across the last 20 years, many self-released, hand-cut covers, CD-Rs…so maybe this is also not all that ironic, for Introducing Karl Blau might a) be the first time you’ve heard of […]Archive
October 25, 2016 by Simon Sweetman
The case / lang / veirs collaboration: Probably The Album of The Year
It’s not often that a collaboration of superstars actually works, actually delivers on any hype. For every Traveling Wilburys there’s a SuperHeavy. Most “supergroups” start off with that bold claim and shortly after the term “short-lived” is added. But we’re suckers for it. The idea that big name musicians from different eras or bands or […]Archive
October 18, 2016 by Simon Sweetman
Aoife O’Donovan: In The Magic Hour
Aoife O’Donovan In The Magic Hour Yep Roc Records Much as I loved Aoife O’Donovan’s debut full-lengther, Fossils, it’s almost felt like a long wait. That record still stands. It’s still majestic in the right moment but In The Magic Hour better combines the elements of her time spent with Crooked Still, and now assisting […]Archive
June 21, 2016 by Simon Sweetman