Gutted to hear about Mark Linkous’ death from suicide.

I’m not an authority on his music, but it touched me, and it’s clear that a lot of people will be coming to terms with the loss of a hugely talented singer-songwriter for a long time to come.

I played this song on repeat last night…until the poignancy became almost too much to bear. The comment from his family on the website “It is with great sadness that we share the news that our dear friend and family member, Mark Linkous, took his own life today. We are thankful for his time with us and will hold him forever in our hearts. May his journey be peaceful, happy and free. There’s a heaven and there’s a star for you” is almost too much to read.

So, for what it’s worth…

Sparklehorse -‘Sick Of Goodbyes.’ mp3

Rest in peace.