James Elkington - Ever-Roving Eye

James Elkington - Ever-Roving EyeChicago songwriter and guitarist James Elkington who has collaborated with everyone from Richard Thompson to Jeff Tweedy to Tortoise recorded his sophomore album at Wilco's Loft, expanding upon his celebrated 2017 debut Wintres Woma (PoB 034) as well as his recent production and arrangement work for the likes of Steve Gunn, Nap Eyes, and Joan Shelley. Casting glances back to British folk traditions as well as toward avant garde horizons, these

is a hauntingly beautiful exploration of memory and nostalgia

This vinyl LP pressing features standout tracks like the unapologetically raw "Toxic" and the emotionally charged "F&MU

as well as more introspective takes on mental health

He never overplays

Between them they utilize acoustic guitars

This release has been a long time in the works

a wild and ferocious edge

it's as if Kirk is taking listeners on a trip - from the top forty world of Soul Train to the roots of soul in gospel music and back in Africa

right down to the jeepney that literally and figuratively brings the music out into the community

altoist Charlie Parker

Wow that's some title - and it rhymes

withstood the tides of the industry