Jake Xerxes Fussell / Daniel Bachman - 8th May
Jake Xerxes Fussell
9/10 Achingly beautiful a record that yields a procession of hidden treasures. Theres an almost carefree swing to much of Fussells music, the easy authority of his silvery guitar work matched by an invitingly cordial voice that makes these arcane songs shine. Like Ry Cooder, Fussell has an uncanny ability to illuminate the present by propping up a window against the past. Whatever the raw materials vintage, the protagonists pursuit of abstract notionfreedom, empowerment, danger, fulfillmentis every inch as pertinent today. Rob Hughes, Uncut
9/10 Fussell's burly, winking voice is made for storytelling, running unbroken and buoyant as a shoal of fish darting downriver, and counterbalancing his open-hearted picking. Laura Snapes, NPR Music
5/5 Its difficult to imagine another contemporary interpreter delivering a tale of desperation and sadness with such tenderness, warmth, and grace. - Aquarium Drunkard
4/5 Fussell is born to tell his tales with a dark humor that raises these fabulous fables up to splendid life. Spencer Grady, Record Collector
Daniel Bachman
8.7/10 his most thoughtful release to date, filled with mindful reflection, a new level of sophistication. - Marc Masters, Pitchfork
4/5 Incredible acoustic fingerstyle guitarist, recommended to fans of Fahey, Michael Chapman, Ryley Walker and Jack Rose. - The Independent
8/10 A masterful storyteller. - Uncut