Album Reviews

WILLIAM FITZSIMMONS

The Sparrow and the Crow

2009-05-11

The Sparrow and the Crow “The Sparrow and the Crow,” William Fitzsimmons’ third release, is an apologetic, quiet collection of minimalist compositions that don’t concern themselves with lyrical subtlety. Simple harmonies, airy vocals, and finger picking form the album’s skeletal structure. Appearing after two self-produced albums, this, his first studio release is sure to remind listeners of the vocal and instrumental performances of artists like Iron and Wine’s Sam Beam or possibly some of Sufjan Stevens’ quieter compositions. Fans of such acts are likely to enjoy this release. “The Sparrow and the Crow” is available in 2008 from Dark Sparrow Records.

all reviews | all folk reviews

More reviews tagged #Folk

reviewed 02/2005
Nanci Griffith
Hearts in Mind
reviewed 02/2010
RAY WYLIE HUBBARD
A. ENLIGHTENMENT, B. ENDARKENMENT (HINT: THERE IS NO C)
reviewed 05/2014
CAROLINE SPENCE
You Know The Feeling
reviewed 11/2009
JAY FARRAR/BENJAMIN GIBBARD
One Fast Move or I'm Gone
reviewed 09/2011
ROBERT EARL KEEN
READY FOR CONFETTI
reviewed 09/2007
ANA EGGE
Lazy Days

Compiled by the WYCE Journalism Club

The opinions expressed in these reviews are those of the individual volunteers that submitted the article and do not necessarily reflect the views of WYCE or GRCMC; nor its staff, donors, or affiliates.