Michael Feuerstack - The Forgettable Truth

Hello gentle readers and welcome to Super Blog Saturday. Today is one of those rare days I get to loaf about and do absolutely nothing, which I'm not terribly good at. So instead of sitting in front of the television with a family bag of Kettle Chips and a silent film I'm online feverishly typing out a review.

The good news is, I have some stellar, stellar music for you today. I've been very lucky to work with PinDrop Publicity a lot, over recent months and this week I've another absolute corker from their stable to share with you.

Today, I'd like to introduce you to Michael Feuerstack and his wonderful new album "The Forgettable Truth", which comes out in the UK on 2nd March, but had an earlier release in Canada last month.

First of all, here's the link to his bandcamp page so you can preview some of the tracks:

michaelfeuerstack.bandcamp.com/album/the-forgettable-truth

Here's the link to Michael's website:

michaelfeuerstack.com/site/

And finally, here's the video for one of the lead songs on the album, "Clackity Clack"

Michael Feuerstack - Clackity Clack

Once again, I've been a lucky bunny and able to preview the entire album - not just the single and readers, you are in for a treat. Clackity Clack is a brilliant song, and well worth a listen, but that's not the only thing worth checking out. Michael is an artist of some note in his home country of Canada and as well as being a solo artist in his own right, he's collaborated over the years with Jeremy Gara from Arcade Fire, too. This new album, while released under Michael's name is a collaborative effort with some of his regular contributors Pietro Amato, Peter Xirogiannis and Mike Belyea.

It features some really strong songs - the aforementioned "Clackity Clack" is a superb number - softly gentle and wistful, emotionally stirring. But there are some great contrasts too - such as penultimate track "Blue Light" which has a great choppy, staccato feel to it. Opener "Receiver" is a sterling start, featuring a superb, driving guitar. It's a well produced album - showcasing Feuerstack's great vocals and there is a lovely, quiet passion to all the songs.

This is hopefully the album that will break Feuerstack to British audiences - and justifiably so. It's well worth adding to your spring playlists.