Noisy in My Head

Gregory and the Hawk - Voice Like A Bell

This is the sound of waking up to clarity, of coming to terms with a good decision. This is the sound of knowing when things are finished -- when it's time to throw that stuff out, to sell that old thing, to finally forget that phone number. It's not angry, resentful or scared - it's confident, clear.

Some might argue that this is one of the more conventional releases on Fat Cat, the folks that previously brought us Animal Collective, Sigur Ros, Max Richter, etc. Their previous singer / songwriter entries included Nina Nastasia and Tom Brosseau, both of whom have somewhat unconventional tendencies. But there's something to love about the straightforward simplicity of Gregory and the Hawk. With the perfect amount of arrangement to surround Meredith Godreau's vocals, the songs reach for a timeless quality and succeed.

It's a beautiful album, and one that will be perfectly fit in with the coming fall. Voice Like A Bell is a clear standout among many highlights. I'm hoping this album, Moenie and Kitchi, isn't overlooked when it's released on October 7th on Fat Cat.