David Sylvian’s  ‘Manafon’ is a masterpiece and don’t let anybody tell you differently.

He describes it a sister album to 2003’s  equalling enthralling  ‘Blemish’. It’s been a long time coming, but it was well worth the wait.

On the official website , Manafon is described somewhat forbiddingly as a “horribly beautiful  work of nuance and stern musicality” which should scare off casual listeners looking for some feel good pop. Continue reading