There are still the morose tracks of beauty, but you won’t be entirely depressed come album’s end.  Full text...

Underpinned by Neil Michael Hagerty’s warm string arrangements, Woke on a Whaleheart is a supple example of Callahan’s inscrutable baritone and his fascinating lyrical gift.  Full text...

Mr Joanna Newsom reveals himself – kind of.  Full text...

It's far from his best work, but, as Callahan takes a detour into rootsy musical traditions such as country and gospel, it is a characteristically eccentric release.  Full text...

Melodies meander, lyrics have, perhaps, a bit too much "faith in wordless knowledge," the whole thing feels evocative but shapeless, like a sketch for an album that hasn't quite been realized.  Full text...

Overall the orchestration, instrumentation and genre exploration make for an interesting listen, but despite its quirkiness, it is slightly below the standard set by most of Callahan's impressive catalogue but whether he is Smog or (Smog) or just plain old Bill, the offering is worth a listen.  Full text...