Paul Spring – Kind of Heaven

12″ Vinyl

Paul Spring’s new album Kind of Heaven was recorded live over two days in June 2024. Joined by drummer Jon Nellen (Nick Hakim, Big Thief, Sister Ray), the songs were captured promptly and energetically by live tracking vocals and committing to the performances. With only a few overdubs (bass and electric guitar), the intention was to capture the spirit of the songs and accept any mistakes. The 10 songs on the album range from heartfelt acoustic ballads to open tuning Celtic guitar arrangements and Bach inspired counterpoint. The album’s only guest, Nick Hakim, adds a beautiful meandering piano performance to “I’d be Lying.” That song, and many others on the album, express lyrics that walk the ever present line between gratitude and longing.

“To be able to do that, you really have to come up with some extra strong songwriting, and the fact that Spring has released three albums in the last three years doesn’t water his songwriting or performance down at all, with the likes of Bill Callahan and Okervill River coming in as references. “
Spill Magazine 4*