Much-loved cult singer and songwriter Mark Kozelek releases both the new Sun Kil Moon record and, under his own name, a disc of alternate takes, rarities, and live tracks to accompany the American release of his book of lyrics, Nights of Passed Over, which is culled primarily from his work with Red House Painters. - Source

We brought you to Mark Kozelek's "Moorestown" last month. Now, as Spring approaches, it's time to dig more deeply into April over at Sun Kil Moon's MySpace. After initial listens, we're especially digging the Oldham guest spots, "Blue Orchids," and, again, "Moorestown" (Sorry, Cherry Hill). Again, April is out 4/1 on Kozelek's Caldo Verde.

While you're over at Caldo Verde, check out the new "comprehensive edition" of Kozelek's Nights of Passed Over, which is also out 4/1. The label's deets:

Originally released in Portugal (2002), this updated, hardback, all-English edition includes Kozelek's lyrics from the Red House Painters/Sun Kil Moon/Mark Kozelek albums and special edition compilations, as well as several concert set lists and handwritten lyrics, plus a new preface by Kozelek himself.

It's available in an edition of 2,500, which comes with a 12-song bonus CD, Nights LP, with live and rare versions of MK tunes from '96-'07. - Source

From the man who reminded us New Jersey isn't exactly the whole world comes "Moorestown," another melancholic Garden State tune. Fittingly, it seems to take place all across America, but the Jersey kid on staff confirms Moorestown's the home of his favorite childhood mall, and imagines Mark Kozelek's drawing on some of that commerce for his tale of distance, comings, and goings (but mostly goings). Sure, Red House Painters are now Sun Kil Moon; Kozelek's voice is so immediately evocative of anything he's ever sung, though, that the second this song's over, you want to rifle through the collection and listen to all the stories he's told, regardless of what he's calling his project. Don't believe it? Listen (click and scroll). "Moorestown" comes from Sun Kil Moon's new one April, fittingly due April 1 on Kozelek's Caldo Verde label. Bonus: April -- not the cruelest month this year after all -- includes two Will Oldham guest spots.  Source