R.I.P. Vic Chesnutt

He died aged only 45 (see this Salon post re the news). Described as a folk-rocker, his music was oblique, atmospheric, sometimes almost savage in its bittersweet darkness. But he had a wonderful sense of melody, so his songs often grabbed and attached. I followed him for most of his career but, sadly, neglected his latest releases. So today, at my desk, I honour the man by listening to the free 6-track sampler from his latest two albums, At the Cut and North Star Deserters. Vic Chesnutt: will be missed, yes missed . . .