John Howard - For Those That Wander By

On his 2025 album For Those That Wander By, celebrated British songwriter John Howard delivers eight exquisitely crafted songs that blend sophisticated pop melodies with poetic storytelling and theatrical flair. Collaborating with poet Robert Cochrane, Howard creates a lush musical landscape where stark Peter Hammill-esque intensity meets Van Dyke Parks' orchestral ambition, while maintaining the intimacy of a classic piano singer-songwriter. From the mesmerizing lead single Losing Myself In Others to the album's dramatic finale, this beautifully packaged CD edition, complete with illustrated lyric booklet, captures Howard at his most expressive, offering both longtime fans and newcomers alike a passport to his enchanting musical world.

RIYL The Mountain Goats, Ben Folds Five, The Beach Boys