It appears I'm having a little bit of a folk revival within the walls of my 'office'. The Felice Brothers (probably gone on about those guys a little too much), Roman Candle, Local Natives, and now Rhode Island's Low Anthem.
I might have to start growing a beard and listening to CSNY a bit more because I really think there's an independent folk explosion going on, just give it a little time to surface. My new interest in this field, The Low Anthem, are a harmonic, back-to-basics roots and country trio whose songs range from the beautifully subtle pickings of an aching heart to the stompin' Tom Waits-y growl of a bar room brawl.
The trio's new album, 'Oh My God, Charlie Darwin', is a traditional exploration of folk music that crosses its delicate path every now and then to indulge in a little bolshy bluesy rock 'n' roots.
The acoustics on 'Oh My God...' skim over the likes of Dylan and Simon and Garfunkel to the most recent six string, plaid shirted pioneers such as The Fleet Foxes - infusing delectable and atmospheric harmonies that float in the eerie air, uplifting yet still quite sombre. 'Charlie Darwin', for instance, is a Bon Iver-esqe haunt, choir-like in its lush and relaxing wail The Low Anthem demonstrate a real ability to craft a hypnotic hymn. 'The Horizon Is A Beltway' on the other hand is a roots-y jig with husky Waits-like vocals. Its standard bluesy stomp is nothing new yet it's a Southern swamp sound that's as uplifting and fun as it's always been.
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