Neil Halstead releases a new solo album, plays Cafe du Nord on 8/26
“I can’t believe it took him 6 years to write the same album as Sleeping On Roads. 1/5.”
That’s one review of Neil Halstead’s (of Mojave 3, formerly of Slowdive) new album Oh! Mighty Engine.
Sleeping on Roads is a really solid album showcasing Halstead’s hushed vocals and acoustic guitar, finger-picked or strummed, and interesting songwriting. I agree that Oh! Mighty Engine is very similar to Sleeping on Roads, but that makes me want to rate it highly.
Neil Halstead – Elevenses (mp3)
Neil Halstead – Paint a Face (mp3)
Bonus mp3 from Sleeping on Roads:
Neil Halstead – Martha’s Mantra (mp3)
He’s got a show coming up at the Cafe du Nord in a week or so:
8/26 Neil Halstead @ Cafe du Nord, 8pm, $12, 21+
He’s also got some US festival dates, as well as west coast and British Isles dates coming up in the near future.
Insound carries the album.
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