DAWES | NOTHING IS WRONG
L.A. folk-rock band Dawes draws upon the legacy of their locale, mining the Laurel Canyon country-folk sounds of the 70’s on their second album Nothing is Wrong. The band shows steady development and fine-tuning, turning out beautiful melodies and rich instrumentation. And adding credence to their endeavor is Jackson Browne, who provides backing vocals on the track “Fire Away.” Thematically the songs are about relationships and the lonesome life of touring on the road for long stretches of time. Nothing is Wrong is a lovely album; standouts include “Fire Away”, “Time Spent in Los Angeles”, and “My Way Back Home.” – Written by JFelton
SIMILAR | Deer Tick, Delta Spirit, Langhorne Slim, Middle Brother, My Morning Jacket, Joe Pug
posted by JFelton, June 30, 2011
DAWES | NORTH HILLS
North Hills is the stunning debut album from Dawes, a California quartet featuring three-quarters of the band Simon Dawes. Frontman Taylor Goldsmith crafts elegant folk-pop gems that reveal a remarkably focused and mature songwriting. North Hills features gentle twang, genteel harmonies and lo-fi, dusty country sounds resulting in an intimacy and warmth that flows throughout the album. North Hills easily charms the listener with hazy atmospherics, sunshine harmonies, twangy guitars and a retro vibe with its own twist.
SIMILAR | The Band, Bright Eyes, Chief, Delta Spirit, Other Lives, Roadside Graves
posted by JFelton, August 31, 2009
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