Paul Duncan

Label: Home-Tapes
Genre: Folk

All I knew of this guy going into my first listen was his first and last name. After a few spins of "Oil in the Fields" — a eulogy which managed to break my heart by the end of the first verse — I feel as though I know volumes despite its sparing lyrics. Like any good songwriter, he understands the importance of the spaces between. His rich voice and talent for orchestration makes such studied restraint that much more enchanting. If the whole album (due November 8) is as good as these two tracks, I may need to make room on my "Best of 2005" list.

Oil in the Fields [MP3, 4.1MB, 192kbps]
In a Way [MP3, 2.9MB, 192kbps]

www.home-tapes.com

Posted by sam on 10.10.05 | Buy from Amazon, Insound
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