Jim O'Rourke - I'm Happy, and I'm Singing, and a 1,2,3,4

He has released handfuls of albums under his own name, participated in dozens, and produced even more. And yet, Jim O'Rourke is still capable of surprising even his devoted fans. Depending on how you came to O'Rourke's music (through Sonic Youth or Gastr del Sol, maybe even his free improv days, who knowsNULL) and what you are expecting or looking for in this CD, you may be tempted to discard it after a first listen. Do yourself a favor and come back to it. The very deceptive title I'm Happy, and I'm Singing, and a 1, 2, 3, 4 hides one of the most beautiful albums of understated music that 2001 had to offer. Read More