{"product_id":"escondida-1-31","title":"Escondida","description":"Personnel: Jolie Holland (vocals, guitar, ukelele, piano); Brian Miller (acoustic \u0026amp; electric guitars, background vocals); Keith Cory (banjo, mandolin, bass); Paul Scriver (soprano saxophone); Ara Cory (trumpet); Dave Mihaly (marimba, drums, background vocals); Enzo Garcia (saw).\u003cbr\u003eRecorded at In The Pocket, Forestville, California.\u003cbr\u003eWith ESCONDIDA, singer\/songwriter Jolie Holland has crafted a truly remarkable record. Spectral, rootsy, and evocative, these 12 tunes--which touch on blues, country, folk, and swing--reflect the precision of a new traditionalist, but bear a creative twist that keeps the whole from sounding like mere revival. Holland doesn't fit comfortably into any categories; her fusion of styles is made unique by her spare arrangements, creative instrumentation (the record features ukulele, marimba, musical saw, and soprano saxophone), and--most notably--her distinctive voice and loose, conversational phrasing.\u003cbr\u003eThe opener, \"Sascha,\" a narrative about a chance romance sung with superb melodic flair over an easy swing progression, typifies Holland's musical aesthetic. The gorgeous \"Black Stars,\" one of the finest tracks on ESCONDIDA, takes on a spooky, dreamy atmosphere with its mesmerizing vocal line. Holland shifts gears in the countrified gospel of \"Goodbye California,\" the desperate ballad \"Do You?,\" and the surreal \"Darlin Ukelele.\" As a lyricist, Holland also impresses, weaving striking images and blues narratives together with apparent ease. On this album, Holland presents a collection of beautiful, soulful, Americana-tinged songs that are singular, strangely familiar, and undeniably good.","brand":"InnerSleeve","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42035581681829,"sku":"090952255474","price":32.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/6007\/1077\/files\/64fc1a3256af441495d83d475bd6e9e5_f077028b-f4d9-4087-9c9d-02af8dacb296.jpg?v=1781780512","url":"https:\/\/www.innersleeve.com\/en-fr\/products\/escondida-1-31","provider":"InnerSleeve","version":"1.0","type":"link"}