According to one writer, Patrick Phelan "plays at the fringes of desperation instead of delving head-first into melancholy." It seems that whereas elegant simplicity has become Phelan's most obvious calling card in all of his compositions, whether it is his solo work, his work as part of South or his contributions to friends Drunk or Spokane, what really sets him apart as a songwriter above songwriters is his sense of equilibrium. Balance is the key-compositionally, lyrically and sonically. H...   [ read more ]

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The solo debut from member of ambient-minimalists SOUTH? Utilizing instruments like coronet and lapslide to create a broad tonal range, uptempo Brazilian beats, resonant country music sounds, and the lobesome warmth of church organs, steam driven. Emotional, intimate songs of loss and hope and all that stuff that drives songwriters nutso.

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VINYL FORMAT. Patrick Phelan's third full-length recording is called Cost. To Phelan, it is an understatement. For him, every opportunity explored is another opportunity forgone. More so than on previous Phelan records, Cost places an emphasis on the guttural. His voice and words take center stage. He is much less guarded on Cost than on previous records. There is no lack of desperation in these new songs, yet a hopeful tone is maintained throughout. Balance is the key. Emotion is the lock. And s...   [ read more ]

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