Glen Hansard Rhythm and RespiteWell it’s time for the first taster of what Glen Hansard‘s solo record has to offer. If you missed the announcement last week, the great man himself is readying the release of his debut solo album ‘Rhythm And Repose’ which will be out on Plateau on June 15th 2012.

The first off the album is a track called Philander which very much plays into Glen’s existing strengths, building slowly into a swirling high momentarily before settling back into it’s gentle rhythm once again. A quite perfect Hansard track, which if it’s a sign of quality for the rest of the album, this  could be one of the albums of the year. We’ll let you know when we get the full thing in our hands.

Don’t forget that Glen will be doing his solo thing at Electric Picnic between August 31st – September 2nd, whatever day he eventually is confirmed for. Let us know your thoughts on the lead track.

Glen Hansard – ‘Philander’