Father John Misty

armed with a piano and a rich, lilting voice full of insight – it’s a bewitching album that recalls the timeless greats, such as Elton john, carole king and james taylor. The record navigates themes of progress, technology, fame, the environment, politics, aging, social media, human nature, human connection and his own role in it all with his usual candour, and in terms as timely as they are timeless. Tillman recorded all the basic tracking and vocals live to tape (in no more than two takes each). The album features string, horn and choral arrangements from classical iconoclast Gavin Bryars (Jesus Blood Never Failed Me Yet, Sinking Of The Titanic), with additional contributions from Nico Muhly and Thomas Bartlett.