Julie Byrne – The Greater Wings (Vinyl) Various Radio America

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there are subtle evolutions: electronic drum machines pulse throughout beneath Pixies-ish guitars

The furthest depths of Flying Nun’s catalog are also plundered- a brilliant earworm from Stiff Herbert and a mysterious Roger Knox birthday promo

Julie Byrne – The Greater Wings (Vinyl) Various Radio AmericaThe first full length release from Julie Byrne since 2017's Not Even Happiness was recorded with the late Eric Littmann and completed with producer Alex Somers. Sufjan Stevens Carrie & Lowell is perhaps the closest comparison in terms of musical and emotional tenor, but Byrnes album is ultimately as singular as the woman singing it, and as unforgettable as a departed friend. The Greater Wings is sublime and difficult to fault. Fans of Byrne will be