The last Queen Esther album I got was “Gild the Black Lily,” and it was amazing. When I saw this one pop up on Bandcamp, I knew I needed to check it out.

It’s a concept album reflecting on the battle of Gettysburg during the Civil War. While that sounds obscure, wait until you get to track 9–a brilliant cover of Olivia Newton John(!), who may be the world’s “whitest” pop star of all time.

And while we’re here, this is my favorite album by this wholly original, brilliant artist…

The last Queen Esther album I got was “Gild the Black Lily,” and it was amazing. When I saw this one pop up on Bandcamp, I knew I needed to check it out. It’s a concept album reflecting on the …