Hymnal

Thomas Meluch, the singer-songwriter better known as Benoit Pioulard releases a new album 'Hymnal' on Kranky. The songbook of Benoit is one of uniqueness, beauty and originality. Themes aside, 'Hymnal' contains some of Meluch's most expansive instrumental works ('Knell", "Gospel") and fully realized pop compositions ("Hawkeye", "Reliquary", "Margin"), making for a rich and dynamic long-playing arc. Also featured are string arrangements by Kranky label mate Felix and guitar work from ambient maestro Kyle Bobby Dunn. on Kranky.