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 11/2006

    PAUL WESTERBURG
    Open Season

  • reviewed 11/2017

    Vista Kicks
    Booty Shakers Ball

  • reviewed 11/2013

    The Melodic
    Effra Parade

  • reviewed 12/2008

    ROSE POLENZANI WITH SESSION AMERICANA
    When the River Meets the Sea

  • reviewed 01/2008

    CARRIE NEWCOMER
    The Geography of Light

  • reviewed 03/2016

    Burnell Pines
    Till The Day I Die

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.