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.
BOWERBIRDS
The Clearing
CAHALEN MORRISON & ELI WEST
THE HOLY COMING OF THE STORM
LERA LYNN
Have You Met Lera Lynn
BACK FORTY
Down Home Funkgrass
LONESOME JANE
Once I Had
BLAZE FOLEY & THE BEAVER VALLEY BOYS
Cold, Cold World
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