Bottom of the Hudson - Fantastic Hawk
Reviewed by shaunathan
Indie outfit Bottom of the Hudson has created a masterpiece in 2007's Fantastic Hawk. Described as a “January album” on their MySpace blog, one can see how the label fits. A melancholy blend of guitars and keyboards, it’s the perfect album to nurse you through a break-up or any other dark time in your life. Eli Simon, the group’s principal songwriter, has helped craft great songs, such as “Bee Hive,” “Suffering Time” and the title track. I’m a total novice to this group, but if they continue to issue albums as hauntingly beautiful as Fantastic Hawk, I’m a fan for life. [www.bottomofthehudson.com]