We featured Reuben Hollebon’s “Faces” earlier in the year—a dark and quavering tune that showcases Hollebon’s unique, breathy falsetto. Now, Hollebon has created a mix tape of his favorite songs just for your listening ears, which you can peruse below. His new record will be out early next year.
Arvo Pärt “Fratres”
It’s odd how compelling this track is. The chaotic cello quickly becomes calming to the ear. Video
Leftfield “Phat Planet”
Simple strong hooks and beat. Video
Brian Eno “Fullness Of Wind” (variation on “The Canon in D Major” by Johann Pachelbel)
Great combination of a man with a song that gets lessened by frequent use in weddings. Video
Captain Beefheart “Observatory Crest”
A more conventional track from music’s finest. Video
Floex “Prenatal Hunters (Floex Revision)”
Don’t know much about this record, but it gives great vibes from the outset. Video
Can “Thief”
About as dark as it comes. Can were never conventional and rarely cohesive. Video
Alabama Shakes “Sound & Colour”
Good album. A band likely to continue getting better. Video
King Creosote & Jon Hopkins “John Taylor’s Month Away”
Sad, intriguing, uplifting and very British. Video
Jon Brion “Here We Go”
A man who fulfills every criteria of genius. His records are on every week. Video
BC Camplight “Should Have Gone To School”
Nicely subtle. Video
Tom Waits “Kommenizspaudt”
Bizarre mix of real and fake German language, and an amazing groove. Video
Kendrick Lamar “I”
Good words with intent and hope. A great tune from the best man in popular music at the moment. Video
Aphex Twin “hat5c 0001 rec-4″
Closing track from an odd record, perverted and unnatural and an uncomfortable listen. Audio
