Richard Ashcroft writes and performs music with god's fist. He is an absolute fucking legend and when he releases a new album, it is always monumental. Lovin' You is out and completely amazing.
The title track hits like god's fist....
Richard Ashcroft is a god (small g version) so when he puts out something (rare event), the world should sit up and take notice. Acoustic Hymns Vol. 1 is a collection of reinterpretations of his best works. The 12 tracks truly showcase what an amazing talent this Wigan native is. And it looks like there will be more volumes to come being this is listed as the first!
Strand of Oaks (AKA Timothy Showalter) is picking exactly where The Verve left off with his new album called In Heaven. It actually sounds in some ways what I imagine heaven to sound like. The Goshen, Indiana native is painting soundscapes with a broad brush these days. And it's quite autumnal. Perfect for the season!!
Here's a track that belongs more in the fall than the spring...