Cyclical lyrics hold him back on occasion, but Howard keeps confidently afloat with mesmerizing, haunting guitar. The effortless play between acoustic and electric showcases his superb technique and evokes ocean waves at dusk. The title track summons Radiohead, while “End of the Affair” elicits The Edge. Somber yet dynamic; a gratifying case study in permuting folk.
[“I Forget Where We Were,” “In Dreams,” “She Treats Me Well,” “Time Is Dancing,” “Conrad”]
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2014, Island