Derek Pritzl’s album The Drifter has been quietly growing on us for a while, which is probably why we’ve taken so long to post something about it.

It is a record that is unhurried and thoughtful, at times digging up raggedy old soul sounds, and other times leaning into the quiet barren territory where Gillian Welch fans dwell. He easily blends old country, folk and a bit of blues with classic vocals to tell stories that sound like they’ve been waiting an awful long time to be told. Like a good single malt, Drifter is a record that slides down awful easy, but still has a bit of attitude and a bit of afterburn. Recommended.

Buy from cdbaby here.

Visit his MySpace here.

Download Derek Pritzl – His Words mp3 (from Drifter)