my first ever article.................

anyways my thoughts from the first listen thru "Maraqopa":

'Tis good. Sounds a lot like Saint Bartlett, Mr. Swift has a real distinct production style that strangely sounds like something every other indie-folkster's doin' right now.

The first song is a solid ass-kicker, it devolves into competing guitar solos halfway thru. The other songs sort of blend together, although there are a few stand outs. I'd give the album a 4 outta 5, even tho right now it's a 3.5 outta 5 but I'm certain it'll grow on me a lil'

Takeaway: Listen to the first track if you've never heard o' this guy or his previous stuff hasn't moved you. If ya like it go ahead an listen to the whole album if ya don't well I'm guessin' ya can go ahead an take a pass on this one.

man I've been meaning to listen to this guy for forever

Very good album. I don't think it's that depressing though, it's more optimistic and sunny. Also, I think it's more textured than Saint Bartlett.

eh I wrote that 'fore I actually listened to the album but yeah you're right, it's certainly no ghost of david.