Kenneth Lee Nottingham: “Cradle”
While a folk Americana guitar pattern zigs comfortably, enter the zagging of Bolan-esque light mysticism with lyrics like “giants and jellybeans / angels in perdition” and some “dee dee dee dee”-ing to round things out from one of Seattle’s most esteemed musicians.
Four and Five: “Quiet Streets”
Behold a wistful parlor lullaby composed of the most simple ingredients: acoustic guitar, folk strum pattern, single voice, single room mic and (presumably) a room of some sorts.