2009-05-11
In what seems to be intended to be an afterthought following his first album, “Ash Wednesday,” Elvis Perkins, in his newest release, “Elvis Perkins in Dearland,” seems to be continuing his exploration of grief and death. Perkins and his very capable band explore those themes from a variety of directions at a wide variety of speeds and with a lot of different instruments. Occasionally experimental and with performances filled with spontaneity, there is nothing boring about this album. The release has interesting production choices and fine musicianship to its credit, and Perkins’ vocal performances are equally impressive.
CLOTHESLINE REVIVAL
They Came From Somewhere
BILL MORRISSEY
Come Running
ASLEEP AT THE WHEEL
Reinventing the Wheel
CATHERINE MACLELLAN
Water in the Ground
BROTHER ADAMS
Almost Alive at Front Street
KASEY CHAMBERS
Carnival
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