william tyler: modern country

the fourth lp from this guitarist & composer features an ensemble backing group of PHIL COOK (HISS GOLDEN MESSENGER), DARIN GRAY (TWEEDY), & GLENN KOTCHE (WILCO). This collection finds Tyler exploring focused melodic themes rather than ethereal wanderings. These aren't pop songs, per se, but they are closer in spirit to Neu!, Penguin Cafe Orchestra, & Bill Frissell