When I first heard this song I found it to be refreshingly beautiful; almost hypnotic, with a vibe akin to Paul Simon's Graceland. It certainly makes a change from what I usually hear - it stood out to me immediately as something to listen to carefully, all the way through. And I'm glad I did. It's a happy song; self-described by Lee as 'a summer song for distant friends and faded memories'. Lee's vocal is raw and vulnerable, close up to the mic, and I can imagine he sings this with his eyes closed, smiling, savouring his happy memories. There is a slightly slowed down middle 8 section where the vocal is even more honest with no backing to lean on, and it works. A Mountain (an Echo) is a prime example of why arrangement is so important. The simplicity of the percussion, deep fretless bass and occasional muted guitar contrasted with a doubled up vocal and heartfelt lyrical storytelling makes this a perfectly flowing folk song in my book. Listen to A Mountain (an...
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