CD 4ad/ Beggars Group / Indigo Release date: 25/Aug/2023
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Details / Tracklist:
1: Mood Ring (3:53) 2: Haunted Mountain (5:12) 3: Paradise (3:40) 4: Cyclades (4:45) 5: Secret Side (3:26) 6: Didn?t Know You Then (4:14) 7: Undae Dunes (2:39) 8: Where You're Coming From (3:57) 9: Lullabies (4:42) 10: Lagrimas (3:43) 11: The Rainbow (2:06)
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Recorded in august 2022 at Sonic Ranch
All songs written by Buck Meek (Domino Publishing Company / ASCAP)
'Haunted Mountain', 'Lagrimas', 'Lullabies', 'Paradise' & 'Where You're Coming From' written with Jolie Holland (Kobalt Music Publishing / ASCAP)
'Cyclades' written with Adam Brisbin (ASCAP)
'The Rainbow' compiled from unpublished lyrics written by Judee Sill in her final journal entry, 3:58am, 10/18/1978, with music written by Buck Meek
P 2023 4AD C 2023 4AD Released Under Exclusive License from Buck Meek
4AD 17/19 Alma Road London SW18 1AA / 134 Grand Street NY 10013
"Haunted Mountain" is a CD album by Buck Meek, guitarist and co-founder of the acclaimed indie folk/rock band Big Thief. On this solo release, Meek continues to refine his intimate, narrative songwriting, blending gentle folk, alternative country, and understated indie rock into a warm, analog-leaning sound. The songs are characterized by vivid storytelling, subtle guitar work, and Meek's distinctive, slightly fragile vocal style, which together create a feeling of haunted landscapes, deep emotional undercurrents, and quiet, reflective beauty. "Haunted Mountain" feels like a journey through sparse rural scenes and inner worlds, combining poetic lyricism with carefully crafted arrangements.
The production emphasizes organic instruments, airy room sound, and nuanced dynamics rather than bombast, making this CD an ideal listen for fans of introspective, lyrically rich music. The sequencing of the tracks creates a coherent arc, moving between tender ballads, mid-tempo folk tunes, and more energetic, twang-tinged pieces without losing its intimate core. With its combination of narrative depth and understated musicality, "Haunted Mountain" stands as a compelling entry in contemporary indie-folk.
Buck Meek is best known as the guitarist and one of the founding members of Big Thief, one of the most influential indie bands of the last decade. With Big Thief, Meek has contributed to multiple widely acclaimed albums released on 4AD, works that have appeared on countless year-end lists and earned Grammy nominations, building a reputation for emotional intensity and subtle, intricate musicianship. In his solo career, Meek leans further into Americana, folk, and country-tinged songwriting, focusing on intimate stories and a distinctly personal voice, and "Haunted Mountain" consolidates this profile as a singular songwriter beyond his band work.
The CD is released by 4AD, under the umbrella of the Beggars Group, with distribution via Indigo. 4AD is a legendary independent label known since the early 1980s for its distinctive aesthetic and for nurturing innovative artists across indie rock, dream pop, and experimental music. As part of the Beggars Group, one of the most respected independent music groups worldwide, 4AD stands for artistic freedom, long-term artist development, and high production standards. Indigo, as a key distribution partner in the German-speaking market, ensures that this carefully produced release is widely and reliably available in physical form, underlining the label's ongoing commitment to high-quality CD editions for collectors and dedicated listeners.
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