Mike Gordon - The Green Sparrow
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The centerpiece of Gordon's second solo album (and first since his old band Phish split in 2004) is undoubtedly Andelman's Yard, a wondrous, well-constructed romp on which he handles all the instruments, including banjo, bass, keys and acoustic guitar. Showing the influence of sometime-collaborator Leo Kottke in its delicate, searching lines, Gordon's dream-inflected mini-epic exudes a glowing warmth. The silly/ sweet Pretend and Another Door (which is reminiscent of the Allman Brothers) employ a similarly light, bouncy touch. Jam-oriented rockers ideal for Phish's inevitable reunion also turn up: see Traveled Too Far, featuring two of his ex-bandmates. It all goes down smooth until Gordon introduces funk...
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