Alexander Tucker - Third Mouth (CD, Vinyl LP)

I love this guy. Well, when I say love I don't want to have his kids or owt but... actually I'll start again. I love this guys music. I've been hooked since Old Fog and when someone finally releases that on vinyl I'll be well happy! His last album Dorwytch (his Thrill Jockey debut) was a total work of genius and if you didn't pick up a copy then you really need to get one! 'Third Mouth' is his brand new album which continues on the sound of Dorwytch. Ie medieval shitting out of the window folk (copyright Phil Leigh 2008) combined with a total pop sensibility. Yes pop! It's far from pop music which you'd hear on the radio but he writes catchy folk pop tunes with layered vocals, drones, strange detuned sounding guitars synths and upset sounding cellos. As ever there's a doomy psychedelic feel to it but a few of the songs are positively upbeat which I wasn't expecting. Overall I'd say if you liked his last album (which you should have done) then I suspect you'll love this one. He's clearly a talented dude and I'm pleased he's about making records for me to take home with me.