Drake, Nick - Bryter Layter LP

All of Nick Drake’s albums require some persistence to enjoy, as Drake’s songs are subtle and nuanced, but the diversity of Bryter Layter makes it the most accessible. The fuller sound also helps; the Fairport Convention rhythm section of Dave Pegg and Dave Mattacks appear, while Fairport guitarist Richard Thompson plays lead guitar on ‘Hazey Jane II’. Robert Kirby reprises his role of orchestral arrangements from Five Leaves Left, although John Cale’s beautiful arrangements on ‘Fly’ and ‘Northern Sky’ are next level.

• Introduction
• Hazey Jane II
• At The Chime Of A City Block
• One Of These Things First
• Hazey Jane I
• Bryter Layter
• Fly
• Poor Boy
• Northern Sky
• Sunday