*** This review first appeared in TSMM's February 2nd Playlist, where you can get all the music recommendations, plus some extras, first ***
Blue Lake is an American now living in Copenhagen, where he packed his fondness for Americana but ditched the baseball cap and pick up truck for a more nuanced, hygge imbued, Samsøe & Samsøe clad sound.
The new album is his lushest and fullest realisation of his constantly morphing, gently experimental, string rich cosmic country sound. Shop bought and admirably sounding home made instruments bring out the best in each other, and he’s ably assisted by some old musician friends that come pre-tuned to his wavelength. The LP is also notable for some first take recordings, alongside the stunningly detailed arrangements and astral vibes. The LP is a thing of start to finish beauty.
Playlist Companion
Find Blue Lake in fine company over at the Slow Folk Playlist:
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