New Saint Thomas album, There's Only One of Me, released today on Dublin's yesboyicecream records.

Over the course of his career since his debut, Mysterious Walks, Saint Thomas has often collaborated with other musicians (Lambchop, Neutral Milk Hotel, Herman Dune and Giant Sand). His sixth, There's Only One Of Me, represents a return to his musical roots and to independence, featuring 14 songs written, produced and recorded by Thomas himself.

Beyond his alt-country tag, there are perhaps more relevant comparisons to be made. His writing and lyrics (The Famous Stalker, Ten Stops More) are reminiscent of the fragility and brutal honesty of Dan Treacy and production recalls the intimate charm of Galaxie 500. This album is a public account of private battles that will resonate with anyone who has known alienation, depression, addiction.

Here's the review from the latest Uncut - there's also a track on the cover cd and some more tracks available at www.last.fm/label/yesboyicecream

SAINT THOMAS - There's Only One Of Me
(yesboyicecream)

**** (four stars)

Gnarly Oslo troubadour back on form.

Having recently confessed that pills and alcohol "destroyed my career", Thomas Hansen's sixth LP is a self-recorded affair that suggests a hermit's life is the way forward. As such, it's as roughed up as his psyche. With keening vibrato and raw acoustics, the title track and outsider tale "The Dinner Party" lurch like a punk Neil Young. "The Famous Stalker" finds him peeking out from the shadows of depression, offset by the rustic loveliness of "My Morning" and "After The Show"; both could be Elliott Smith channelling Doc Boggs. An unsettling, addictive return.
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Distributed by Cargo - order from your local shop - quote CAT: YBI04CD. Road have sold out of their initial stock but should have more soon. Also available from the usual online stores.

www.yesboyicecream.com