Hans, not Franz
Hans York
Inside Out
(Hazzazar)
German folkie Hans York lends a distinctly continental flavor to the staid realm of singer-songwriters.
While it can take time to get used to how he enunciates on Inside Out, York has little trouble weaving cultures and genres with the relaxing, seventh-note flair of Sondre Lerche. At his strongest in waltz mode (for whatever reason) on “California Waltz” and “Spirit Of The Land,” the instances when York runs into trouble are when he pushes the lyrics in front of melodies. There’s a fine line between exotic and not exotic enough.
— Kevin Keegan
Appearing: April 23rd at Uncommon Ground in Chicago.
