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 05/2010

    NATHAN KALISH
    Delicate Veins

  • reviewed 12/2012

    THE HANGDOG HEARTS
    The Hangdog Hearts

  • reviewed 04/2012

    AMBER RUBARTH
    A Common Case of Disappearing

  • reviewed 06/2007

    KIM RICHEY
    Chinese Boxes

  • reviewed 11/2006

    DAMIEN RICE
    9

  • reviewed 03/2011

    ANDREW ANDERSON
    As Long As This Thing's Flyin'

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.