Nick Drake - Heaven in a Wild Flower: An Exploration of Nick Drake

Taking its name from a poem by William Blake ("To see a world in a grain of sand/And a heaven in a wild flower/Hold infinity in the palm of your hand/And eternity in an hour"), this is a fine introduction to the distinctive and lasting work of English folksinger Nick Drake, specifically his three proper albums (Five Leaves Left, Bryter Later, and Pink Moon). It isn't definitive, however, as it doesn't include any tracks from the valuable outtakes collection, Time of No Reply. And, unlike many box sets, Fruit Tree ultimately trumps all other Drake releases simply because it includes everything and everything really is worth including. Read More