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Tim Buckley

3.8 - At moments this record reads almost like a morning raga - sleepy, melancholy improvisations (e.g. "Dream Letter") that sort of blooms into an energetic awakening ("Gypsy Woman"), followed by a sense of fulfillment ("Sing a Song for You"). The meandering vibraphone lays a plush cushion for Buckley's voice, that interplay is especially effective on "Love from Room 109...". I'd previously reviewed the bouncy, horny "Greeting From L.A." and this record showcases a completely different Tim Buckley, which I like better. I only wish there were more ecstatic moments as on "Gypsy Woman" where Buckley's amazing voice can be given room to frolic.

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