On 23 year-old Ed Harcourt’s full-length debut, he outperforms Rufus Wainright and Jeff Buckley, and uncorks more great songs than Elliott Smith’s entire career. Before they’ve even heard of him, the competition is eating his dust. What sets Harcourt apart is his apparent knack for flawless arrangements worthy of Randy Newman/Van Dyke Parks. No doubt … Continue reading Ed Harcourt – Here Be Monsters (Capitol/Heavenly, 2001)