2012-02-12
Back in the day, Seattle native, Damien Jurado was a lo-fi folk singer. Signed to the Sub Pop label, he dabbled in Christian music for a while (with Pedro the Lion’s David Bazaan). He also had a knack for using found music in his productions. Currently, he is with Secretly Canadian and Maraqopa is his sixth release for the label (his tenth overall), so the guy’s been around for a while. However, with 2010’s release of Saint Bartlett, he hit his stride. This album continues the tradition. LIke Saint Bartlett, Maraqopa was richly produced by label-mate, Richard Swift. Together, they’ve created something beautiful. At times mildly psychedelic and at others lush and melancholy, Maraqopa is absolutely alluring. Rebecca RuthGRAHAM PARKER
IMAGINARY TELEVISION
Glitch Code
Gifted_Damaged
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Live From the Montreal International Jazz Festival
David Ford
Songs For The Road
David Leask
The Clarke Hill Sessions
THE MYNABIRDS
Generals
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