Reb Fountain finally released some new music, by way of the fantastic EP 'Hopeful and Hopeless'. Recorded at The Wine Cellar, a venue she performed at many times.
The songs were recorded a few years ago with a backing band that included her friend, Sam Prebble, from 'Bond Street Bridge' and were put aside after the loss of her friend. For obvious reasons, it was a long time after the tragic loss of Sam for her to return to the songs and to finally finish and release them. The resulting EP is one of the best collections of songs, by any artist, for a long time.
A great tribute to her mate.
It is so hard to choose one song from such a strong EP - but "Gold" is as solid as gold itself. Some uplifting beauty and the centre-piece of the EP. The Patti Smith style poetry, two thirds in, sealed it for me when I first heard the song.
Reb Fountain has just released a new full album 'Little Arrows' - the second part of her revisiting the music recorded during that same period. While I'm looking forward to it, I think this EP needs more of my full attention before that.
