Jeff Mangum creates a world of his own on this amazing 1996 debut from Neutral Milk Hotel. On Avery Island is full of trombone, keyboards, overdriven acoustics, and beautiful songs.
It's rare to come across such specific and purposeful prose in modern pop. But, alongside Bright Eyes' Conor Oberst and the Decemberists' Colin Meloy, John Darnielle is helping bring fine lyric writing back to life - NY Daily News.
Vinyl LP pressing. 2009 album from the Colorado-based Indie Folk artist. Gregory Alan Isakov has been compared to his influences including Bruce Springsteen, Kelly Joe Phelps, Iron & Wine and Nick Drake.
Known for bringing a joyful, exuberant presence to their live shows, touring with The Beths, Margaret Glaspy, The Front Bottoms, Hippo Campus, and Third Eye Blind, the group took specific care to bring their fun-loving spirit to their third LP, Walkman.