Lagniappe (la ·gniappe) noun ‘lan-ˌyap,’
1. An extra or unexpected gift or benefit.
2. Something given or obtained as a gratuity or bonus.
Psychedelic chamber pop for the ages, Lagniappe Session is a sweet new work by Healing Potpourri recorded in collaboration with LA music magazine Aquarium Drunkard. The four tracks are all covers of songs selected by Healing Potpourri’s Simi Sohota, paying homage to their favorite artists of all time. The Beatles, the Beach Boys, and Burt Bacharach need no introduction, but the EP opens with a song by the High Llamas, which may be less familiar. The pop rock group was formed in the early 90s by singer and guitarist Sean O’Hagan, who also co-produced the last Healing Potpourri album, Paradise. The song selected, “Cookie Bay,” was originally sung by Stereolab founding member Lætitia Sadier. It’s nice to trace all these connections to the Bay Area artist, and even better that it’s the sound of a buzzing warm heart, rolling around in sunny springtime flowers.
