Nick Drake

Family Tree

2007-07-12

For the casual listeners who missed Mr. Drakes occasional blips on the pop culture radar over the past decade (ie. ‘Pink Moon’ backing that Volkswagen add and ‘One of these Things First’ playing as Peter Saarsgard, Zach Braff, and Natalie Portman tool around New Jersey on a motorcycle in Garden State, etc.), they may be altogether unfamiliar with the unfortunately curtailed career of the English velvet-voiced folk prince. Th is disc is a collection of pre-label recordings made by Drake in his home on a reel-to-reel recorder. Although the recording lack the production of his proper albums, the inherent lo-fi aesthetic makes them all the more honest and endearing, especially for those already well-versed in and familiar with the subtle ways of Drake.

Quick Links:

More reviews tagged #Folk

  • reviewed 12/2009

    JON TROAST
    Living Room

  • reviewed 07/2012

    MISSY HIGGINS
    The Ol' Razzle Dazzle

  • reviewed 02/2008

    ALLISON MOORER
    Mockingbird

  • reviewed 03/2008

    The Wood Brothers
    Loaded

  • reviewed 10/2015

    Caroline Aiken
    Broken Wings Heal

  • reviewed 06/2004

    The Mammals
    Rock That Babe

Compiled by the WYCE Journalism Club

The opinions expressed in these reviews are those of the individual volunteers that submitted the article and do not necessarily reflect the views of WYCE or GRCMC; nor its staff, donors, or affiliates.