Raffertie - Sleep of Reason [CD]

Sleep of Reason' is strongly informed by Stefanski's childhood in a British seaside town, the faded grandeur and aging population of which caused him to ruminate on mortality as a child. 'Parts of this album are about letting go of the worry of when something might happen, and instead embracing now.' Like all the best albums, 'Sleep of Reason' demands to be listened to in full, to allow its themes, moods and textures to fully emerge and take grip. It's also full of brilliant standalone songs. Listen to it how you will, but do listen -- you won't be disappointed.