The 24th solo studio album from Giant Sand mainman Howe Gelb. Following two
much-praised jazz-tinged ‘Future Standards’ collections, a wider bet
captures Gelb’s discordant phrasings and clever romantic lyricism. Joined by
a host of collaborators including M. War, Gabriel Naim
Amor, Fernando Vacas, Juan Panki, The Lost Brothers, Anna Karina, JB Meijers,
Kira Skov and Gelb’s own daughter Talula. Focussing on Gelb’s celebrated
song-writing style, filled with emotive tunes and arrangements invariably offset
by gorgeous discordant moments. A chance meeting of the indie/alt country
Sinatra annotated by clever wordplay, teased by tongue twisters and an earthy
ramble. “Gelb’s long-held fascination with words, particularly the way
certain ones rub up against one another or encourage an allusive phrase, is a
joy.” Uncut…
