On March 18, Merge Records will reissue Bloomed, the 1994 debut album of Richard Buckner, appended with a bonus disc containing various live recordings and studio rarities made around the time of its initial release. The record remains one of my all-time favorites, and while I've always admired the artistic restlessness that's driven Buckner to constantly tweak his sound and aesthetic, for me this will always hold a special place in my heart.…
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