slip into your skin and spend the night

Patrick Watson is an amazing musician who I have adored for some time now, and even have done a previous entry for his debut album. This Canadian singer-songwriter acquired a large following after his 2006 release, Close To Paradise. He's been compared to the likes of M. Ward and Jeff Buckley, and while I'm not a big fan of comparisons I have to say that they are right on with those. His gorgeous voice mixed with his unique style of cabaret pop makes some beautiful stuff. Patrick will be released another album in April entitled Wooden Arms. First mp3 track released from the album is "Tracy's Waters". If that's any indication of what the rest of the album is like, we are in luck.

download:
Tracy's Waters

also, a live video of an older track "Luscious Life," one of my favorites from Close to Paradise.

oh sweet and luscious life

It's amazing how so many great talents fly under the radar. Patrick Watson is one of those talents. This Canadian musician has been compared to Jeff Buckley and Rufus Wainwright and while the comparisons are a compliment, he is a talent in his own right. His mix of chamber pop and a little classical influence mixed with today's indie rock makes some incredible tunes. I absolutely have fallen in love with his 2006 CD Closer to Paradise. There are some unforgettable songs that hit you hard. This guy is fantastic.

Giver

Luscious Life

and a special treat....the video for "Drifters." a heartbreaking song with a even more heartbreaking video.