I can't think of a better way to end a week-long vacation than coming home to find my present came in the mail! I opened the package to discover Jesse Sykes & The Sweet Hereafter, a current Seattle psychadelic folk band. I'd never heard of this band before and my SS left a note that began along the lines of "I know you said you don't like country but..." I'm glad he took the chance because this album rules! Even my boyfriend (who scoffs at quite a number of bands) said this album rules. The album reminds me a bit of Jenny Lewis and Joni Mitchell (with less imposing vocals) and is the perfect sound to accompany my morning java right now. =]

Thank you SS! I can't wait to participate in another vinyl exchange!