2020. Pop / Singer-Songwriter. 180 GRAMS VINYL. Monovision finds Ray LaMontagne returning home after a prolonged sojourn in the spacy wilderness. With his Pink Floyd flirtations firmly out of his system, he revives the classic weathered troubadour vibe at the heart of his music. Working largely alone -- hence the title Monovision, which refers to his singular perspective and doesn't not portend a return to mono -- he crafts a warm, rustic record that plays upon memories of Van Morrison and Cat Stevens while sometimes drifting into the mellower moments of Led Zeppelin. The opening "Roll Me Mama, Roll Me" certainly evokes the rambling spirit of acoustic Zeppelin but "Misty Morning Rain" is a dewy slice of mysticism straight out of Morrison, and "Rocky Mountain Healin'" could've easily slid onto the second side of Neil Young's Harvest. These references are there as cultural touchstones as much as specific influences, helping guide the listener through an album that feels as comforting as a hug from an old friend