One might have a feel that Gentle Stranger’s absurd is drowned out by the overall chaos
"Istikhbars and Improvisations"
refining a regional funk style with clarity and purpose
surrounded by sticky hooks
and the productions take in the best of what pop had to offer in the late 60s and early 70s
Sylvan Esso - Ow ∞ Buena Vista Social Club One might have a feelSylvan Esso took four years to write Ow (pronounced "Ow Infinity"), the longest they've ever spent on an album. Written at their North Carolina studio, the record grew from improvisation and collaboration, with many of Amelia Meath's vocals captured in first takes, giving the songs an immediate, unguarded feel. Guest appearances from Glenn Kotche, Matt Douglas, Jenn Wasner, Joe Westerlund, Jake Luppen, Daniel Aged and TJ Maiani helped shape a set of