Faidherbe is Clémence Fichard (Voices, Guitars, All Instruments), a music project based in France, somewhere between Françoise Hardy and Biff Bang Pow "Songs For The Sad Eyed Girl" era.
karen dalton is one of my favorite woman singers. her soulful voice is reminiscent of billie holiday, and her words are true. everyone can understand her perspective, and she will make you cry or smile or both. she is one of those musicians who didn't want the attention--she made this music because she had to. she knew dylan, but she stayed behind the fame she could have easily taken. if you want a new album to make you really happy that music exists, here it is....
Tim Hardin was the archetypical 60's "genius artist." What he produced of quality was stunning, the length of time that he maintained this level of achievement was virtually microscopic, and, of course, heroin and assorted villians sapped him of motivation, vitality and inspiration.