Music

Nick Drake - River Man

No, you aren't seeing things - this beyond-the-grave release from Nick Drake, who died almost 30 years ago, heralds a forthcoming Best Of collection, and is remarkably only the second single ever released in his name. To this day it's still a beautiful piece of music - Drake's stark vocals are quietly haunting (thanks in part to the reverb-rich Sixties production), and the gliding string arrangement has a gorgeously cinematic and dreamy effect. It's amazing how well this has aged, in fact - the sheer simplicity of it all preserving the song with all of its sweet melancholy.

Released : 13th September 2004
Label: Island

30-01-2007