The production of the album is stark and simple by design. Shying away from musical complexities, John Elliot’s voice is both unique and haunting, keeping the listener focused on the story. It is a beautiful album, one that I hope you enjoy as much as I did.
Spirez is a Bristol, England based collective of producers and musicians who aim to provide cool, slow instrumental backdrops for vocalists. They found a worthy collaborator in Emily Teague, a Bristol neighbor …
The recordings on Good Misery are raw, stripped-down, and eerily vital. Although Harp is inextricably tied to such forebears as Bob Dylan and Nick Drake, he does not stand in their shadows.
