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.FRIGHTENED RABBIT
The Midnight Organ Fight
THE WOOD BROTHERS
LIVE VOLUME TWO NAIL & TOOTH
TWO LOONS FOR TEA
Nine Lucid Dreams
Son Volt
Okemah and the Melody of Riot
JOHN DRISKELL HOPKINS AND BALSAM RANGE
Daylight
Jolie Holland
Escondida
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