Chris Whitley, R.I.P.

I have Din of Ecstacy. It's a darn fine album. I listen to it once every three months or so. Chris Whitley's voice had a quality that was undefinable, and it mixed well with his clangy guitar.

Chris Whitley died today of lung cancer. He was only 45, and apparently still has an album unreleased. I can't wait to here it. I'm sure he's doing duets with Elliot Smith as we speak.