ELVIS PERKINS

Elvis Perkins in Dearland

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.

More reviews tagged #Folk

  • reviewed 03/2009

    Jim White
    A Funny Little Cross to Bear

  • reviewed 10/2009

    HOPE SANDOVAL & THE WARM INVENTIONS
    Through the Devil Softly

  • reviewed 01/2006

    CAT POWER
    The Greatest

  • reviewed 05/2012

    AARON FLINN
    Miss Ready Blossom and the Seed of Dreams

  • reviewed 12/1969

    THE YAYAS
    Paper Boats

  • reviewed 01/2012

    JOHN MCCUTCHEON
    This Land: Woodie Guthrie's America

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.