We have been fans of Scotland’s King Creosote (Kenny Andersen) since we first heard his heart-rending song Bats In The Attic (one of our Best Songs of 2011).  This discovery was followed closely by our unearthing of King Creosote’s sterling collaborations with electronic maestro Jon Hopkins (including the fantastic official video for their song Bubble).

And then we didn’t hear from King (KC) until we espied the official video below for his beauteous new song Something To Believe In off the film-related album From Scotland With Love, that was released in June (our apologies).  KC created the soundtrack for a film of the same name “about” Scotland that was made for the 2014 Commonwealth Games.  The film explores the history of Scotland, consisting only of archival footage with no commentary or narration, and was broadcast on the BBC in June.

The new album was written by KC and produced by David McAulay, with help from Paul Savage, and recorded with KC’s band–Derek O’Neill (keyboards), Andy Robinson (drums), Pete Mcleod (bass), and Kevin Brolly (clarinet) — as well as an additional string section (arranged by cellist Pete Harvey), and a choir of backing vocalists.

After watching the sumptuous Something To Believe In, check out the official video for the comparatively uptempo For One Night Only, also off of the new album.  Another well-wrought gem.

When you’re done, go over and pick up the album on Domino Records HERE.