Hiss Golden Messenger is the current recording name of MC Taylor, also known as Jai ‘Slim’ Diamond, a Californian songwriter whose work is spun from the very brightest threads of the Cosmic American Songbook. Elements of country blues, folk and gospel all shine through a sound described by David Bowie as “Mystical country, an eerie yellowing photograph”.
“Country-soul greatness.” 4 Stars, Uncut.
