A Janela

Eckman’s first full solo album signaled what would become the focus of his creative milieu going forward, beginning to exchange Seattle for Europe, in this instance Lisbon, Portugal, though still working primarily with a number of Pacific Northwest musicians like Tucker Martine, Kevin Suggs and Steve Moore. There’s various nods to Portugal throughout from the title on, including “Fadista” and the concluding “Sonhos E Sombras,” while musically the feeling is understated, some louder rock moments surrounded by space, delicacy and contemplation.