The second full-length from Asheville, North
Carolina's River Whyless further confuses labels of folk and indie,
securing a region of their own that's part folk-rock, part traditional
folk, and part artful singer/songwriter commune, sometimes sounding as
if Joni Mitchell and Punch Brothers got stranded together in a remote
cabin with some decent recording equipment ("One for One," "Bend Time").
The band occasionally wander into relatively poppier territory, as
well, on We All the Light
("Falling Son"), but never forsake their acoustic core. Regardless of
tempos or volumes, the full set is marked by creative yet refined
arrangements that are by this point a distinguishing characteristic of
the group.
0 comments:
Post a Comment