Scottish singer-songwriter, Kenny Anderson, who records under the name King Creosote has a long and impressive body of work. Add Diamond Mine, his phenomenal new collaboration with English electronic composer and producer Jon Hopkins, to his collection. This absolutely beautiful album exemplifies what is possible when two artists can marry two very different musical reference points in a cohesive and near perfect way. Anderson and Hopkins have created a magnificent and timeless musical space where their quiet and soulful songs radiate earth and warmth and richness. This is a very special album.
Bubble
On the chill side of an ambient 80's electronic, synth-pop sound lies Washed Out. Born in 1983, Ernest Greene would have been too young to have been aware of the music that was being created in the time of his youth, yet here he is finding inspiration in it. Sounding fresh and retro at the same time, this album mesmerized me. Greene has such a great touch and feel for creating mood and atmosphere. Lush textures, pulsating heartbeat-like bass lines and rhythms, and floating vocals combination to fill up every corner of his slow burning songs making Within And Without a particularly cool late night listen.
Amor Fati
It seems like Old 97's The Grand Theatre Vol. 1 was just released, though it was eight months ago. Back with the sharper Vol. 2, Old 97's once again display what they do so well...but even better here. With a more refined sound than on the rougher sounding Vol. 1, the band's alt-country songs shine with crisp songwriting and storytelling. It is just great to see a band, that has been together for seventeen years, still be at the top of their creative game on album number nine. Old 97's remind us that consistently great songs, songwriting, and rock solid playing trumps music trends of the moment and the 'it' bands that come and go.
Brown Haired Daughter
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