a letter to katherine december

miniLP CD

• Numbered limited edition
• Unique card wallet
• Highly collectable

Jake Holmes’ first album,The Above Ground Sound, generated an

amazing level of interest. Of course, the fact that the album included
Dazed And Confused had quite a lot to do with it, but it soon became

apparent that Holmes’ music, along with the work of a number of

other male singer-songwriters is enjoying a bit of a renaissance at

the moment.  Jake’s second album, A Letter To Katherine

December, a record that many critics rate even more highly than his

first. This is indeed a great follow-up; an album which easily evades

the shadow of its predecessor’s success and another recording

that, in typical Holmes fashion, defies description. Although Rick

Randle, whose bizarre bass playing was such a feature of The

Above Ground Sound, is missing on this one, Charlie Fox’s

immaculate string and horn arrangements more than compensate.

Holmes’ eccentric song writing is here in all its rich diversity, the

sound quality is outstanding and the production standards superb.

As was the case with its predecessor, A Letter failed to achieve any

real commercial impact, so Holmes switched to a more country feel

for his next two releases. Obviously he had perplexed the people at

Tower Records enough by this time as the label cancelled his

contract. Without a safety net, Holmes plunged into the world of TV

commercials, which, ironically, is where he was to eventually enjoy

his only real financial success. Another great album that we

recommend without reservation.

TRACK LISTING:

  1. Saturday Night

  2. Late Sleeping Day

  3. Chase Your Eyes

  4. The Diner Song

  5. High School Hero

  6. Moving Day

  7. Leaves Never Break

  8. It’s Always Somewhere Else

  9. Sleeping Woman

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