Callahan, Bill: Woke On A Whaleheart LP

Originally issued on Drag City in 2007, Woke On A Whaleheart is the first solo album from Bill Callahan, who previously rocked the world under his pseudonym Smog. With the same maverick spirit of Harry Nilsson or Cat Stevens, Callahan delivers nine heart-and-soul-fueled tracks, boosted by the propulsive, glittering and classically beautiful arrangements of Royal Trux vocalist and guitarist Neil Michael Hagerty. Includes gospel-style backing vocals by Deani Pugh-Flemmings of the Olivet Baptist Church, incendiary guitar work from Pete Denton and the honeyed violin of Elizabeth Warren.