Alexander Tucker - Old Fog
I was unfamiliar with the term freak folk before now, and that sent me into the album with some wrong preconceptions. Freak made me think of something angry and bouncy, maybe even some punk influence. So I was actually a little disappointed on my first listen through when it was so subdued.
But whether or not freak is a good descriptor the music is great, the way the acoustic arrangements skitter along, bundling up in places and completely falling apart in others is interesting. The melodies are sparse and haunting, and the more unconventional touches, like the accordion? squalls at the end of Hag Stones work well with the mood. Tucker's voice is really perfect for the music he's creating and it all comes together excellently.
Perfect listening for late night driving.
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