Enkrist

 It’s impossible to detach from the hypnosis of this album, you immerse yourself in the smoke swirls exhaled by the cigarette on the cover...

 There’s also something very political in this album: a soft cry against war in the lyrics and samples that Elliott inserts here and there...

Matt Elliott's Drinking Songs captivates with its slow, delicate, and melancholic melodies layered with cello and voices. The album blends hypnotic atmospheres and political reflections, especially anti-war sentiments. Influences like Mazzy Star and Third Eye Foundation shape its haunting sound. Notably, 'The Kursk' stands out as a moving track depicting battlefield memories. Overall, it's a deeply emotional journey into sorrow and hope. Dive into Matt Elliott's Drinking Songs for a hypnotic blend of melancholy and political reflection—listen now and feel the emotional depth.