I’ve been waiting for news of the new David Dondero record to break. I think he’s brilliant and I think his 2005 release for Team Love, South Of the South, was one of the best records of that year. If you think I’m full of shit NPR backed me up recently by naming him one of the top 10 living songwriters.
So in lieu of any one else breaking the news I’ll have to do it myself. David dondero’s new record, Simple Love, comes out August 21 on Team Love Records. The album artwork nails David’s laidback persona and adds a little folk-art spin. And the two songs below continue the long line of amazing songs about humanity and the human condition that David’s become known for. For me “Rothko Chapel” is nearly perfect with it’s allusion to the importance of the church of life, music and art. David Dondero likens deeply religous experience with the music of John Coltrane and Charlie Parker, the art of Mark Rothko, the wonders of nature and the beauty of science; while deriding the rest of the world of organized religion. Pre-order Simple Love here.
“Rothko’s Chapel”
“Boulevard Of Broken Hearts, Busted Dreams”
Agree, Rothko’s Chapel is absolutely beautiful. Delighted to find out about David Donderao – he’s completely new to me, so thanks for the repost.
I can’t access Simple Love though – is it technology working against me?