430. A.C. Newman - the slow wonder

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As the sticker states, this is the first solo effort from the leader of the New Pornographers, and it's a great debut. Filled with the same catchiness and inventiveness as TNP, Carl's songs have the added benefit of being a bit more sober and grounded - i.e. slightly less fantastical but still poetic.

8 out of 10