The Fat Angel Sings

Robert Lester Folsom – Music And Dreams / Ode To A Rainy Day: Archives 1972-1975: Anthology Records dug up the recordings of this Georgia-native outsider artist and, while originally from the 70’s, this stuff is right on time in 2014. “Music and Dreams” was Folsom’s 1976 private press psychedelic folk record. Spacey synths, an art-pop sensibility and Folsom’s soft rock vocals combine for a fascinating listen. “Ode to A Rainy Day” contains earlier, more-stripped down recordings, but moments like the flute solo on “Lovels” and the shaggy Americana charm of “See You Later, I’m Gone” make this record an equally interesting listen. Like an entire record made up of Neil Young’s “Will to Love” vibe.