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6/12: Louis Michot 6/9: Nuraghe 6/5: Gelgia Caduff 6/2: Chontaraz 5/29: Koenjihyakkei 5/26: The Austerity Program 5/22: Charming Disaster 5/19: Edson Natale and Paulo Brandão 5/12: Lala Salama 5/8: LoveSeat
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6/12/25: Skeletal beauty The fiddler and singer from the Lost Bayou Ramblers has released another solo album. Unlike his first, which was a veritable feast of Louisiana music that featured scads of guests and shifted gears almost endlessly, this is a spare, intimate set that rarely moves past Michot's voice, fiddle and guitar.
I suspect even Ramblers fans might be shocked at the complete lack of largesse. But even the moments where he steps out just a bit (as on the delta blues-infused, acoustic kinda-rap "Boscoyo Fleau") are equally compelling for his restraint. Michot never sounds like he's straining against restrictions. He sounds completely at home in this insular world. His first album was a risky endeavor. This one jumps off a cliff without a parachute. Doesn't matter. Michot's confident hand ensures a satisfying landing. Wherever he goes, wonder follows.
Yes, I finally put together my best of 2024 list. Once again, I caution that this is just songs, and not necessarily my favorite albums. I'm down to only 6 languages in my final top 25; I'll try to do better next year. Cheers! |