Just like the haar (a mist that rolls into Scotland from the North Sea), James Yorkston’s songs roll gently in your ears and find a home there. And just like a mist that spreads itself out over the Scottish countryside, the music on the folkie’s fourth album is beautiful.
James Yorkston is one of those singer/songwriters that somehow hasn’t gotten the recognition he deserves just yet. Every single album simply keeps getting better compared to the last one. I’m thinking he deserves a “Good Will Hunting” like Elliott Smith so more people would finally catch on to this modern troubadour.
With a warm and pleasant voice, Yorkston strums away on his guitar while the rest of his Athletes fill in the blanks with harp, vibraphone, cello, harmonica and viola. Nancy Elisabeth helps out with backing vocals on a couple of songs, making them even more beautiful. Which is saying a lot. And while all nine songs on here sound different, they all tie in together nicely.
If you hadn’t noticed yet, my keyword here is beautiful… “When The Haar Rolls In” is simply put enchanting as hell.
Score: 8.5 out of 10
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