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.
Various Artists
A Tribute to Billy Joe Shaver Live
LEE BAINES III & THE GLORY FIRES
There Is A Bomb In Gilead
JUDY COLLINS
Paradise
Kris Delmhorst
Shotgun Singer
GREAT LAKES SWIMMERS
Great Lakes Swimmers
Eleni Mandell
Miracle of Five
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