
The past month provided me with a much-needed break, one that allowed me to take a break during a time in which artists are usually reluctant to release material. After all, releasing an album in late December or early January bears the risk of being overlooked for year-end honors. It is not that most artists hold much merit in the opinion of most bloggers, but the rush of the holiday season can even bombard the most dedicated music fans so that finding worthwhile new albums is no longer their most prioritized task. This is at least was what happened to [...]