Hi Gang. Once again Stewart Mason is on the money. Thanks for the tip on 
Sodastream (whose name *really* doesn't fit the music, imho)

I've listened to a few clips (lots on Amazon) and will keep an eye out 
for their stuff. I was thinking they sounded a bit like Will Oldham in 
places (and agree w/other speculations of Elliot Smith) and then lo, 
while researching Sodastream I see they are on the new-ish Will Oldham 
(aka Palace, Bonnie Prince...etc) tribute I recently heard about.

Here's a link to info on the 2 CD tribute:

http://www.pitchforkmedia.com/record-reviews/o/oldham_will/i-am-a-cold-rock.shtml

Yikes, I only recognize about half the 15 acts on the first disc and 
zero on the 2nd.

Anyhoo, I love the downbeat, moody, woozy music and I definately heard a 
cello so...I'm there. Still,  all 4 cd's Stewart? I'm kind of thinking 
that like, say, Low, one or two might do. That said, I know the ferver 
that overtakes one upon the discovery of something remarkable.

see ya, Judith