Fernandez Suarez, Eva -& Thomas Barriere-
Adela
A debut that is not a debut: the first collaboration of Eva Fernández Suárez and Thomas Barrière. In late 2016, Eva lost her mother, Adela. That loss looms large over the album named after her. While the grief is palpable on the record, there's so much more than sorrow shaping this work. At times, you'll hear elements of hope and joy emerge - even if you don't understand the Spanish language in which the texts are sung. Eva's love for ancient music is quite literal here - you'll hear music that transcends generations, not just from mother to daughter but echoing across centuries. As a solo singer, Eva's work is firmly rooted in classic folk-inspired material, more specifically in the bleak, bare-bones, and stripped-down kind. The LP is beautifully presented in a full-color sleeve, with a cover photo by Eric Poitevin, and comes with a download coupon. The album is co-released by Morc Records and their friends at Three:Four Records from Switzerland. Recommended if you like: Soccer Committee, Iditarod, Hellvete, Hala Strana, Hildegard von Bingen.