As we get closer and closer to the official release of Weald, Rob St. John’s debut album, we figured one last freebie was worth offering up, and if you still aren’t into it, then frankly there’s no redeeming you, sorry.

After the gorgeous Your Phantom Limb (available to preview and to buy on 7″ here) we figured something bigger and more upbeat was in order, to showcase the full range of the album.  Sargasso Sea may start out small, but it builds to a great crescendo of harmonies, charging forward with forceful bass and drums in a rousing ending which apparently lasted longer than the song itself, until an executive decision was made by Rob and Neil to maybe fade it out at the five minute mark or so.

There’s always  part of me which secretly regrets these sensible decisions, but at least it does mean that the song is radio-friendly, and as such it is excellent to see Gideon Coe giving it a couple of spins this week.  Gideon has been consistently supportive of Song, by Toad Records since our very first release, so I really appreciate the fact that he’s continued to stick by us for so long.

Anyhow, the album is out on gatefold vinyl (with download code) on the 22nd or something like that, but if you order one from us I’ll post it out, and I gave Avalanche Records in Edinburgh a couple of advance copies too. In the meantime you can download Sargasso Sea for free from the embedded Soundcloud widget below.  Enjoy!

Rob St. John – Sargasso Sea by Song, by Toad