Nick Drake died in 1974. Long forgotten and now rediscovered by a wider public, his music is of a timeless quality. His gentle voice and soft guitar play have nothing of the typical 70s touch that can be found in the likes of Simon and Garfunkel or Cat Stevens (except maybe Bryter Layter, which I wouldn't count to his best works). Nick Drake's tunes are a stripped down direct expression of profound emotions in the best way that art can achieve. Today, José Gonzáles and Iron&Wine are coming close to playing music in the finest tradition of Nick Drake. All three must be praised for their music, which is unpretentious, elegant and simple. This simply is music for our times.