It took shape partly as a result of events beyond Houck’s control. Muchacho reprises the understated melancholia and sensuous minimalism of Pride, while kicking up a little of Here’s To Taking It Easy’s dust, but it also strikes out into more adventurous waters via rhythm and electronic textures. Now, his sixth album Muchacho flashes yet another color in the subtly shifting Phosphorescent spectrum. He followed it with To Willie, a tribute to Willie Nelson, then 2010’s Here’s To Taking It Easy, an enthusiastic plunge into country rock and Americana. 2007’s Pride – a delicate and haunting work of ragged country and bittersweet gospel – first caused ears to swivel in Phosphorescent’s direction. Houck has a highly distinctive artistic voice and a refreshing, rolled-sleeves approach to his expression. The Alabama native, now resident in Brooklyn has delivered five albums as Phosphorescent since his 2003 debut.
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