TUESDAY BLUES! J.Tillman - Earthly Bodies


J.Tillman - Earthly Bodies

The argument over free mp3's online is a debate that I don't really want to get into, but I have to admit, without them there are 100's of artists that I would never have had my eyes, or should that be ears, opened to.

One of such artist's is J.Tillman.  I downloaded this in 2009 and it fairly quickly became one of my tracks of the year (it features on the album 'Year in the Kingdom'). This multi-instrumental-singer-songwriter whispers intimately through his ballads in a way that Nick Drake fans should be keen to try.  I quickly discovered that he'd previously released over 6 albums (plus 'Singing As' in 2010)  but what I didn't realise was, J (Joshua) Tillman has been the Fleet Foxes drummer since 2008! Maybe the beard was a give-away, but where had I been?

"...beard for hire..."

Download it for free from the fantastic Western Vinyl record label here (right-click - Save As)

Try more Tuesday Blues here....because Saturday is so far away!

Comments

Old Pa's Corner said…
Beautiful track, these Foxes eh!
Shell Hunter said…
Very nice! Perfect for those quiet times. I love all the little clicks and tinkles, it must be the drummer in him!
flycasual said…
I finally get round to listening to this track. Love it, short and sweet with a lovely piano hook. The timpani drum (?) at the end is a nice touch.