Confounding genre expectations as ever, The Year Of The Leopard sees James Yorkston write a truly beautiful album, allowing his sparse instrumentation to be produced by former Talk Talk member Paul Webb, giving the album a warm-but-not-too-cosy feel.
Release date:
July 7, 2023
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