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 04/2006

    Willy Mason
    Where Humans Eat

  • reviewed 03/2008

    JAMES MCMURTRY
    Just Us Kids

  • reviewed 09/2008

    DELILAH DEWYLDE & THE LOST BOYS
    Honky Tonk Heart

  • reviewed 01/2005

    Potato Moon
    Carnival

  • reviewed 06/2005

    Chip Taylor & Carrie Rodriguez
    Red Dog Tracks

  • reviewed 03/2012

    SHANIMAL
    Rough & Tumble: Everybody Gets the Blues

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.