Danny Cavanagh, of Anathema notoriety, put out this rather disarming tribute album to the late Nick Drake back in '04. Released on band mate Duncan Patterson's Strange Light label, A Place to Be has Cavanagh with his lone guitar recreating 11 Drake classics. The whole album has a very organic and live feel and it is obvious that Drake's music and song writing have been immensely influential to Mr. Cavanagh. I recognize that there are few certainties in life. But one certainty I have accepted is that whatever Danny Cavanagh touches musically, is gold. If you are not familiar with the music of Nick Drake, this tribute is a touching introduction to a songwriter who left this world too soon as a result of suicide. Fans of the late Elliott Smith's music would be well served to explore Drake's work as well.
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