Its name a play on and tribute to singer-songwriter Nick Drake's second album, Brighter/Later surveys Sheik's three Atlantic Records CDs (Duncan Sheik, Humming, and Daylight) as well as the Nonesuch release Phantom Moon. Duncan Sheik says of the set's concept: "I wanted to have these two CDs where you would kind of stay in a particular mood and wouldn't be sent back and forth-where, as you listen to each CD, you could get into one headspace and stay there for a while." He selected the track list based on that idea. Disc One, "Brighter," showcases Sheik's more energetic pop-oriented songs, while Disc Two, "Later," highlights his more contemplative compositions. [listening party at the full story link] - Click here for the Full Story

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