Debut studio album from Durham, North Carolina’s Sylvan Esso. Their eponymous debut might come as a surprise to anyone who was a fan of either Amelia Meath and Nick Sanborn‘s previous work. Their sound combines Meath’s soulful croon, which she honed as a member of Appalachian indie folk trio Mountain Man, and Sanborn’s electronics, which we last heard coming from country-psych rockers Megafaun. It’s club ready electronic music for the indie folk set, equally comfortable at the cafe and on the dance floor. Soulful and sweet with a slightly elusive sensibility. Includes the songs: “Hey Mami,” “Dress,” and “Coffee.” Ten tracks in all. Deluxe 2021 reissue with gold foilprinted sleeve and obi strip.

• black vinyl pressing
• housed in deluxe gold foil stampedjacket w/ printed inner sleeve + obi strip
• original release year: 2014
• music label:Psychic Hotline 2021

reviewed by too much on the plate 11/2015