If Marcus Mumford is the Doctor, then Mark Lanegan is the Master, both being truly wonderful and original incantations of the singer/songwriter model.  You get my drift?

Welcome to my world. This week gives me the perfect excuse to commend another Lanegan song to TFI Friday, with the release of his latest joint collaboration with Isobel Campbell, Hawk. To my little ears, his voice is unrivalled and he’s mesmerising to watch live, even for those of us who love to lurk on the fringes of the crowd, hiding in the shadows. (Actually I’m claustrophobic and the least desirable people to be found at any gig always want to be my friend.)

So no camels in the garden this week but plenty of Swiss chocolate in the fridge. Me, the sprats and the hound enjoying island life again, while poor MM lain up sick at home. A little bit of water between real life and your dreams.

Where’s all the sunshine gone? Enjoy the weekend.

Mrs M

Download Mark Lanegan – Museum mp3 (from The Winding Sheet)