NATHAN ROCHE.

There’s something about Nathan Roche‘s slightly laconic vocal delivery that gives his work this effortless, relatable touch.

His final (Yep, mate, last one) album is due out anytime now. It’ll be called Cathedral Made Outta’ Green Cards. The first taste of it ‘Phantom Blues’ weirdly feels like it could go forever (probably perpetuated by the never ending refrain ‘these are the never ending phantom blues’ right at the end of the tune). It instead harks the ‘death’ of Roche, at least in the musical sense we currently know him. Although he’s not necessarily ‘ruling out the possibility of a string of “comeback albums” in his post-rehab mid-forties’ (direct quote from his presser – it’s really something special), wrap your ears around this one and the album when it hits the internet and the shelves of music selling stores.

Thanks for the good, nice, friendly and welcoming times Mr Roche. All the best in your new travels.

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Miks

February 6, 2015 | Categories: Feature | Tags: Cathedral Made Outta' Green Cards, Nathan Roche, Phantom Blues, pop, Sydney | Leave a comment