Okkervil River: “I am Very Far”

Let me introduce you to one of my favorite bands, Okkervil River. I came across them several years ago thanks to a Paste Magazine music sampler. The bands leader, Will Sheff, is a masterful songwriter and composer. There is a literary element to the music they produce that is unceasingly interesting to me. Their new album, out on May 10, is entitled “I am Very Far” and is streaming free for the next few weeks at NPR. The new record is an interesting, and exciting turn for the group. Their previous records, which are all on sale for $5 at Amazon right now, are brilliant and come across as hopeful, energetic….epic. With this new installment, the band sounds like they are on the verge of destruction, creating a beautiful, nervous sounding album that somehow stays intact. It’s a darker album, but the lyrics and beauty within make this record very much worth your listen. Here is a video for “Wake and be Fine.”

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