Nickie Harte Kelly
This is presented in old-fashioned single format, two cuts, and boy, am I hoping it’s a precursor to a full-length release. Free Ride is a cover of a Nick Drake song, and is a bit more forceful than the original, with some very angular electric guitar. I love Nick Drake, but I have to say that “Never Going To Touch The Ground,” is just sublime. It is so emotive and gorgeous, has a retro feel, and is just beautifully arranged with lush, full orchestration.
Favorite track: Never Going to Touch the Ground.