GRETEL

The Dregs

2009-03-07

Out of Boston, this folky three-piece (occasionally four-piece) outfit offers heart-wrenching lyrics over a multitude of down-home instruments, including banjo, Wurlitzer, accordion, and guitar. Reva Williams wrote and produced this entire album. Her lead vocals are often accompanied by those of band mates Melissa Myers and Phil DuPertuis to create handsome harmonies that fit the music perfectly. This is a lovely album with lyrics that'll kick you in the gut, but the blow is softened with the delivery. Reviewed by Rebecca Ruth.

Quick Links:

More reviews tagged #Folk

  • reviewed 03/2016

    Fortunate Ones
    The Bliss

  • reviewed 03/2010

    THE STEEL WHEELS
    RED WING

  • reviewed 02/2007

    Keith Sykes
    Let It Roll

  • reviewed 06/2009

    AMONG THE OAK & ASH
    Among the Oak & Ash

  • reviewed 03/2004

    William Nowik
    Notes from the Underground

  • reviewed 03/2009

    Dan Vaillancourt
    Lovely Distractions

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.