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64. I'll Be Gone by David Budin

IT'S NO great coincidence to finally see Paul Hillery curate a couple of belting compilation LPs, (all manner of things tend to happen in two's) 

But NTS, releasing one of its own, of not too dissimilar loner folk meandering brilliance, is a really pleasant surprise. Compiled by Bruno Halper (all manner of things tend to happen in two's) & Samuel Strang, the compilation focuses predominantly on private press releases from the US and UK's golden age. 

Lovingly mastered by Geoff Pasche at Abbey Road, it sounds absolutely tip-top. I first discovered the joys of a 45rpm LP with Lazer Guided Melodies and have loved them ever since. Bravo.

Some braver folk could take out 30 quid and dare to buy better, but not me. These sounds are deeply satisfying in a deeply soulful way. They linger and live with you for a good while and none more so than this absolute peach of a tune. That mournful flute is to die for.

It initially came out to promote the opening of the Red Lyon a coffee house in New York, but like much rediscovered mellow goodness from the age it has become modern day medicine for surviving in today's deeply troubling world. Making the DJs that discover it modern day medicine men, no less. 

I could bask in its pastoral elegance forever. Or, at least until the next truly inspiring compilation LP, lands at my door.