Two artists who play together–and Cat even appears on the new Boy Golden record. Both are folk/Americana, but Clyde leans heavier on the former while Golden is a little more country (hence the hat!). At the same time, it’s impossible to box them in. Clyde proves she can rock-the-Hell-out on Wanna Ride and moves into classic country with Night Eyes. Boy Golden does the ’70s rock thing (New Orleans) and goes full-on indie at times as well (Meadowsweet).

The genre-blurring is just one of many reasons these are both must-listen albums. Both have lyrics that move seamlessly between poetically obscure and emotionally specific, at once beautiful, thoughtful, and imaginative. Mostly, though, the love of making music comes through on every track.

Both are recommended without reservation.

Two artists who play together–and Cat even appears on the new Boy Golden record. Both are folk/Americana, but Clyde leans heavier on the former while Golden is a little more country (hence the hat!). At the same time, it’s impossible …