R.B. Russell Ghosts

R.B. Russell is a British author of weird and supernatural fiction, and he also runs the fabulous Tartarus Press imprint. What a lot people don't know is that Ray also makes wonderful music. Ghosts, his debut album, presents a selection of tracks composed and arranged by Russell himself. Vocals for a number of tracks are provided by the incomparable Lidwine whose poignant voice is the perfect complement to the music. Altogether, this is an album of haunting songs from ambient to rock, with both vocal and instrumental tracks. Guitar and piano creep in, in a ghostly manner, and sometimes a rhythm kicks in, only to disappear again... This is very melancholy, very evocative music. The CD will also be available as a set with R.B. Russell's brand new book of the same name.