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Joel Cathcart - Narwhal
Tuesday 7th March, 2017
They say: “Narwhal is one of the more contemplative songs on ‘Flotsam’, a surreal miniature which presents the eponymous horned whale (one of nature’s rarest animals) awkwardly sprawled amongst the wreckage of a commercial greenhouse.
Abandoned by the tide or deposited there by some wayward waterspout, it’s a symbol of fragile beauty."
We say: “Possessing genuinely exquisite moments, ‘Narwhal’ glides along with all the elegance and subtle expression of Sufjan Stevens.
Soaked with a melancholy feel, the quiet moments offer an opportunity to reflect on Joel’s charming lyrics and highlight the fantastic muted trumpet in the verses.
Feel free to sink into it’s hypnotic melody like a comfortable armchair and lose yourself in the warm, welcoming world of ‘Flotsam’.”
‘Narwhal’ is taken from Joel’s full length album ‘Flotsam’ which is available to stream for free right now.
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