Obvious comparisons to Nick Drake are certain to plague Richard Easton but From Darkan To Narrogin And Jupiter is worthy of more than a simple nod toward the classics. From the opener, Fields, Easton's voice is compelling and instantly inspires melancholy; it's the perfect soundtrack to accompany your most hopeful fantasies and painful regrets. Sad? Yes but also uplifting and hopeful. With only an acoustic guitar to accompany the vocals, Easton's voice is left bare and exposed but that only adds to the long-lasting impression left by this short collection of 9 songs. This is a rare gem; one of those discs that lures the listener and eventually becomes a high-rotation favourite. From Darkan To Narrogin And Jupiter doesn't raise its voice to be heard, instead it whispers to you, knowing you'll eventually come to love it for all it's strengths and flaws. It sounds a little like true love, doesn't it?

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