Another album released back in 2009, Bill Callahan's 'Sometimes I Wish We Were An Eagle' has been an absolute gem of a discovery. Previously know as 'Smog', Callahan has been recording since 1990, but it is with this album that he has been found by the the masses. The album was named the second best of 2009 by Mojo magazine, as well as featuring a number of other lists; it's not hard to see why.
Nine long tracks, all featuring lush arrangements and sparkling sounds and lyrics that express this hugely personal record. The album is a self-portrait of Callahan after this long career, and the mixture of dark and light moments on it work perfectly well together. Just by listening to the music this album could affect people, but combined with the intensely personal lyrics 'Sometimes...' becomes an engaging, intriguing and genuinely moving experience. A corker.
