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Album reviews with Ian Sinclair: December 2, 2024
John Cale's rediscovered classic album 1919, and new releases from Father John Misty and Lucinda Williams
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CHRIS SEARLE relishes the genius of pianist Alexander Hawkins, his many ensembles, and his new album
John Cale
1919
(Domino)
★★★★★
AFTER parting ways with The Velvet Underground, moving from NYC to LA and with his first marriage over, John Cale released 1919 in 1973.
I’ve long known the Welsh musician’s third solo album is highly respected but up until now I’ve never gotten round to actually listening to it.
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