BLACKBERRY TRAIN

2016 release from the British singer/songwriter (and son of Paul and Linda McCartney). The Blackberry Train manages to be both diverse and cohesive. Opening with the invigorating "Too Hard" and closing with the stately and aptly named folk song, "Peace and Stillness." Between these bookends, highlights include the rough-edged and urgently melodic "Unicorn," the anthemic "Peyote Coyote," and the soulful ballad "Prayer." One very personal song is the winsome and reflective "Waterfall" which was inspired by memories of his mother.