 Title - ‘Pink Moon’ (Universal)
Artist - Nick Drake
Pink Moon is raw and dark but absolutely pretty at the same time - and precisely played with just one acoustic guitar and an occasional piano. His baritone voice is delivered in an often slurred and breathy haze with lyrics that convey a sense of despair and emotional nakedness. The chords in his songs will weave a Minor progression of almost hopeless despair then break into a Major bridge and rising vocal melodies that brings a hope of soaring transcendence into the light - only to have it dashed back down to the ground. Beautiful. My favorite track is "Parasite." His guitar line brings a sense of calm and reassurance -even through lyrics filled with personal inadequacy and despair. "Pink Moon" is the lead-off track that was used by VW and gave Nick life after death. If this album came out today, it would sound completely fresh and new, unlike many other folk albums from the same time. Timeless.
Nick Gurney
www.UniversalChronicles.com
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