This blog is intended to do "exactly what it says on the tin" so below are some of my 'Thoughts on Music'. They predominantly concern recent matters but will not always do so. I'll also happily turn to matters of the music industry more generally if and when I feel so inclined. So there!
If you don't agree with something please feel free to add a comment. They are moderated by me (so I'll get to read it) and I might even reply. Above all however just enjoy whatever music you like!
Richard
Thursday, March 24, 2016
New Music 2016 - Part 20 - Grant-Lee Phillips - The Narrows
After a straight run of UK artists in posts here I guess I ought to return to my other musical influences. This release captured my attention this week and it was an obvious choice after only a few listens.
The Narrows - Grant-Lee Phillips (Yep Roc Records, 18 March 2016).
Careworn and resigned maybe, but not bitter and never malicious, is how this comes across as I listen to it. Another important thing is that he is certainly no newcomer and I'll leave it to you to explore that aspect should you wish to do so.
This is the track-list :
Tennessee Rain
Smoke And Sparks
Moccasin Creek
Cry Cry
Holy Irons
Yellow Weeds
Loaded Gun
Rolling Pin
Taking On Weight In Hot Springs
Just Another River Town
No Mercy In July
An early stand-out is Smoke And Sparks. Yellow Weeds too, but to be honest there is nothing notably weak here in my opinion. I could listen to this whilst holed-up in the depths of winter or, equally, outdoors whilst watching the fire burn down with friends late on a warm summer night.
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