A

The debut full-length from Cass McCombs, "A," is hot off the release of his debut EP, "Not the Way." Easily one of the most splendid debuts from an artist, "A" is a revival. A rejuvenation. The subtle nuances, the focused sound, the Persian flaws, and a voice that speaks volumes to your soul make "A" one of the most compelling and stunning debut full-lengths from any artist in recent memory. His sound is so simple and earnest that you'd swear he's borrowing tunes from My Morning Jacket or Ryan Adams. Except his songs are better.