Catacombs [LP], Cass McCombs, Vinyl

Cass's fourth album and second for Domino evokes a return to his early, simpler sounding works, "A" and "PREfection". It's full of storied songs flush with emotional relevance and accessibility. Each track is cloaked in shiver inducing melodies that lay the perfect foundation for Cass' true source of transcendence ? his vocals and lyrics. McCombs carries on transcending fad and fashion to ensure the art of songwriting lives on.