[tps_header]Withered Hand: New Gods (Fortuna Pop!)[/tps_header]
What It Is: The second album from Scottish singer-songwriter Dan Willson, whose mellow folk sound houses beautiful melodies and existential lyrics.
Why You May Have Missed It: While New Gods received a bit more attention than Willson’s debut Good News (deservedly, since it’s a better record), he is still far less successful than he deserves to be.
Why You Should Hear It: It’s gorgeous, smart, and well-written. Not every track hits home, but at its best, New Gods has some of the best songs you’ll hear in 2014.
Highlights: “Love Over Desire,” “King of Hollywood,” “Fall Apart,” “New Gods.”
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