The songs are a collection of tracks that Rick has had lying around for several years and finally decided he had something that would work as a cohesive group of songs. Really intimate, whispered and delicate, with minimal instrumentation, but all the better for that. The chair creaks the logs crackle in the fire place and it all adds to the wonderful atmosphere.
It's a strong set of songs with Now We're Dancing lifted from the limited split 7" single with Adam Stafford from April 2012 (Gerry Loves Records have hadful left if you are quick). I was instantly drawn to Cold As Clay (The Grave), which after listening too the first time, I replayed half a dozen times. A stunning song which covers sex and death in equal measure.
In fairness I'm struggling to find fault with anything on this release and it really bodes well for the new Phantom Band album if the strength of these tracks is anything to go by. In equal measures in reminds me of Hiss Golden Messenger or even early less produced Bon Iver.
An early candidate for my top ten of 2013 list.
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