"Perils from the Sea" is a collaborative studio album by American singer-songwriter Mark Kozelek and multi-instrumentalist Jimmy LaValle, released on April 30, 2013. Mark Kozelek is well known for his work as the frontman of Red House Painters and under his solo project, Sun Kil Moon. Jimmy LaValle, on the other hand, is renowned for his music project, The Album Leaf.
The collaboration came about when Kozelek approached LaValle at a San Francisco music festival, proposing that they work together on a project. In this unique collaboration, LaValle not only confronted the challenge of crafting music to sync with Kozelek's pre-recorded vocals but also matched the evocative nature of his poignant lyrics.
The album features a mix of acoustic and electronic elements and showcases both Kozelek's distinctive sentimental narratives and LaValle's innovative atmospheric music. Kozelek's narratives offer a starkly honest perspective on everyday lives while LaValle's music provides a dreamy ambience, making it a powerful and deeply affecting album.
"Perils from the Sea" received positive responses from critics upon release, with particular praise given to the solid songwriting and production. It's considered an intriguing fusion of Kozelek's storytelling and LaValle's electronic soundscapes, illustrating the beauty that can come from such a surprising and unconventional musical pairing.
