Seafaring Strangers

Description

Numero Group’s descent into the depths of America’s private pressings continues. After battling the witches and wizards of Darkscorch, the outlaws of Cosmic Americana, and riding shotgun with the Ladies of the Canyon and their Lonesome Heroes, it’s time to kick back. The artists on this compilation arrived from the worlds of jazz, folk, rock, and soul, and all delivered a product that was sincere, tranquil, and noble. A dynamic, clean, and defined sound. Sometimes classified as West Coast and, later, Yacht Rock, the cardinal points of their Private Yacht expedition are the blue-eyed harmonies of Hall and Oates, the cocaine-dusted Fender Rhodes of Michael McDonald, and the comb-raked strums of James Taylor. Here, at the glassy apex of rock’s softer side, 20 strong artists are brought together. An album for relaxation and reflection, where listeners can enjoy the present, a cool breeze, and a glimpse of the good life.