Spain

Spain is an American band led by singer-bassist Josh Haden. Their 1996 debut, 'The Blue Moods of Spain', earned them cult recognition for its nocturnal, intimate, skeletal sound and melancholic ballads.

Josh Haden is the son of bassist Charlie Haden. The provided review describes the 1996 debut 'The Blue Moods of Spain' as nocturnal and intimate; it highlights the closing track 'Spiritual' and notes (per the review) that Johnny Cash and the Red Hot Chili Peppers covered that song.

A positive, evocative review of Spain's 1996 debut 'The Blue Moods of Spain'. Highlights Josh Haden's intimate, nocturnal songwriting and the skeletal, jazz-tinged arrangements. Points to 'Spiritual' as the album's pinnacle.

For:Fans of slow, nocturnal alternative/indie music and listeners of Velvet Underground, Tindersticks, Portishead-style atmospheres.