Ben Weaver: The Ax in the Oak

Ben Weaver: The Ax in the Oak (Bloodshot Records)

Acoustic, singer-songwriter.

This is the sixth album of this poet, illustrator and musician. By adding keyboards and electronic sounds to acoustic instruments, he explores territories not traditionaly associated with the singer-songwriter. These are slow, quiet songs where wild animals and urban landscapes coexist.

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Xavier Rudd: Dark Shades of Blue

Xavier Rudd: Dark Shades of Blue (Salt X/Anti/Universal))

Indie, “world rock”.

5th album from this Australian multi instrumentalist—and surfer— who, although playing the didgeridoo and sometimes relying on aboriginal themes (#4: “Guku”), shows his rocker side with his guitar. Album’s been described as “heavy and psychedelic”.

Nice art work includes Rudd's manuscript of lyrics--although difficult to read. If you persist you'll find traces of hope among chaos and destruction.

"Shiver":

he is climbing up the mountain

and searching for the other side

seeking shelter from the rain

and from the pain he feels inside

he sees that now it's time to move on

time to let the ropes come loose

see your father is too coldand he may never let you through

and the anger and resentment

will only churn you up inside

but you are on another level

and they will only deny

and you will see it in your young hearts

as they give you what they know

and it will always come around

but it is time

to let it go

let it go

let it go

oh, let it go

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