Cass McCombs’ debut album, ‘A’, was released in 2003, introducing the world to a talented songwriter from New York (via Baltimore and California). Drawing from 1970s country folk with irreverent lyrics, ‘A’ is something of a sleeper hit, as many people have only recently rediscovered it while exploring the musician’s back catalogue. Out of print since its release, ‘A’ is a contemporary collector’s item whose re-release is more than deserved.