The Visitor by Jim O'Rourke

"Breathing in, breathing out. Tide comes in, tide goes out. The sun rises and it also sets: beginnings and endings. These are the first impressions given by The Visitor: a build-up and break-down. One seamless, 38-minute piece of music that completely engages its listeners. An extremely thoughtful piece that even a year later, still retains all of the qualities it had upon first listen. This record made me realize the full potential music can have when someone who actually gives a damn does something about it. Here, O'Rourke constructs an intricate and personal piece of music that unveils its beauty with every listen. Open your ears, put this record on the platter, close the door behind you, shut your eyes, and prepare for the trip. Remember to be a good visitor - and visit often..."

- Drew Samuel
Shipping/Receiving/Mailorder, Drag City Inc.

Jim’s an American musician/composer/producer who has been actively fucking with the art of making music and records since the late ‘80s. He’s collaborated and/or improvised with dozens of other musicians and been a member of Gastr del Sol, Loose Fur, Fenn O’Berg, Sonic Youth and The Red Krayola. His production credits include U.S. Maple, Smog, Stereolab, John Fahey, Wilco and Eiko Ishibashi.