Neal Casal – No Wish To Reminisce (Fargo)

New Jersey singer-songwriter Neal Casal has been dutifully sticking out albums for the last decade, creating barely discernible but nonetheless extant ripples on the US and mainland European scenes. This, his 12th long-player, doesn't deviate in any way from his well-worn template of heartfelt, chiming Americana, not a million miles from, say, Neil Finn or Evan Dando in essence. “You Don't See Me Crying” and “Travelling After Dark” showcase his crystal-clear vocals just fine.

Charlie Ivens