Though he said that the Forest Knot project was only ever meant to be a one-off thing. Nearly 5 years later and he has released a follow-up. "Next Chapter" showcases all the attention to detail and folk-sensibility of the first, but this time with more of an indie edge to everything. I do think that the pacing of this record is weaker than the first, but the overall quality just barely edges out on top of the original for me, and I'm very glad to be able to give this a hearty ... read more

Nomadder

A sweet, smooth, Silk-ready album that was satisfying after 5 years of radio silence. I always love hearing that Tut Tut Child charm applied to chiller tracks infused with so much heart. It has a couple more highs and mehs than I was expecting from a Forest Knot project, but it still manages to stay pretty consistent across the board. Overall, a pretty, pensive peek into the emotions of FK as he enters parenthood.

Favorite: Finn
Least Favorite: Weary

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