Wow. This took me by complete surprise.  When I first heard Coffee (above) I was immediately impressed.  However, after being disappointed so often these days by single-makers I assumed Sylvan Esso’s debut album would be (a) pop or (b) nothing special.
I was completely wrong.
Nick Sanborn (Made of Oak and Megafaun) has created beats that rarely and often disappear into the darkness to allow Amelia Meath’s (Mountain Man) vocals to shine. Whomps and drums don’t dominate these tracks…but when they do make their presence heard it is greatly appreciated.