there's a tragedy unfolding on the west coast of the south island, and it seemed somehow appropriate to listen to heartfelt west coast native mel parsons this morning. her website describes "over my shoulder" as a
"wee gem for the optimist in us all". optimism isn't enough for us anymore, but this morning it was all the west coast had. this album is an earnest offering, straighforward folk that tells an honest story - and i admit that 'far fetched idea', a sweet ditty clearly influenced by the simple coast life, took on a new meaning this morning. i dare anyone to listen to it now with dry eyes.
i wrote a lot about the musical quality of this album, but having just watched the news that feels hollow. suffice it to say this album is unpretentious, it's raw, it's honest, and what you see is what you get. not unlike the coast really. kia kaha.
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