Cinders of the Sun 14.05.08
Steve Abel & the Chrysalids feat Jolie Holland - Cinders of the Sun Initially, I was more than impressed when I heard that our very own Mr Steve Abel had managed to get Jolie Holland to guest on a couple of tracks from his forthcoming new album. Those feelings were eclipsed 100 fold when I heard this song. Steve and Jolie's vocals duet so beautifully I actually ache when I listen to this. Wonderful. Actually, beyond wonderful.

FLAX HAPPY 26.05.08
Steve Abel & the Chrysalids return after their much heralded 2006 debut with a stunningly superb sophomore. Flax Happy is deeply organic and has a glorious live feeling about it. Steve's vocals are warm, melodic and yet, eerily dissonant. Anika Moa joins Steve on a duet and Texan chanteuse Jolie Holland joins him on two tracks - the interplay between their voices actually makes me ache it's so good.

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