01. "Backwoods Maze" 02. "The Sun Is Bored" 03. "There's A Price Upon My Head" 04. "Time Of The Last Persecution" 05. "Plan D" 06. "Sing Us One Of Your Songs May" 07. "I Will Find My Own Way Back" 08. "Love Is The Tune" 09. "Laughing Man" 10. "Arnold Is A Simple Man" 11. "Just To Be A Part" 12. "Inside The Keepers Pantry" 13. "Pictures Of Adolph" 14. "Tell It Like It Is" 15. "Release Is In The Eye" 16. "Dust Filled Room" 17. "I Hear You Calling"
Number of discs:
1
Extra-Infos:
.. Light: Part 1 Piano, Guitar, Bass & Drums
Description:
Still Some Light: Part 1 by Bill Fay, released 14 January 2022.
This version of Still Some Light: Part 1 comes as a 1xCD. - .. LIGHT: PART 1 PIANO, GUITAR, BASS & DRUMS
"Still Some Light: Part 1" on CD presents an intimate, archival journey into the songwriting universe of British cult artist Bill Fay. This collection gathers early demo recordings and home sessions that reveal the fragile beauty, spiritual depth and poetic clarity that have made Fay a cherished secret among songwriters and dedicated listeners for decades. Sparse arrangements--often centered on piano and voice--highlight his reflective lyrics about faith, doubt, nature and the human condition. The sound is warm, unvarnished and deeply human, making this CD ideal for listeners who appreciate introspective folk, singer-songwriter craft and timeless, contemplative melodies. As Part 1 of the "Still Some Light" material, it functions both as a historical document and as a moving standalone listening experience, inviting the listener into Fay's private creative space.
Bill Fay is a reclusive British singer-songwriter whose work, originally recorded in the early 1970s, slowly developed a legendary status after falling out of print for many years. Over time, his albums were rediscovered by musicians, critics and a growing international fanbase, leading to a remarkable late-career reassessment and a series of lauded comeback releases. He is admired for his hushed, almost devotional vocal style and for lyrics that combine everyday observation with a quietly spiritual, existential perspective. While never a mainstream chart artist, Fay's influence has been felt in the way contemporary songwriters talk about vulnerability, faith and resilience, and his catalog is often cited as a hidden treasure of British folk and art-pop.
The CD "Still Some Light: Part 1" is released by Dead Oceans / Cargo. Dead Oceans is an independent record label known for thoughtfully curated artists across indie rock, folk, experimental and alternative music, with a strong focus on artistic integrity and long-term careers rather than short-lived trends. The label has built a reputation for nurturing distinctive voices and presenting them with high production standards and carefully designed physical editions. Cargo, as a distribution and label partner, is recognized for bringing independent music to a wider audience through its international network and for supporting labels that prioritize originality and quality. Together, Dead Oceans / Cargo provide the ideal home for Bill Fay's delicate, enduring songs, ensuring that this once-overlooked music is preserved and made accessible to new generations of listeners.
