Back in April, I reviewed the Futurebirds’ self titled EP shortly after their amazing live SXSW performances. Now an official breakout band, the Athens, GA septet unleashes more of their hazy Southern rock on Hampton’s Lullaby which develops many of the psychedelic tinged southern country-rock ideas housed on their EP. Showcasing their innate talent with reverb laden guitars and slightly yet deliberately skewed harmonized vocals, Futurebirds shine on track like “Ski Chalet” and awesomely titled Point Break inspired first track “Johnny Utah”. The Futurebirds have a way of taking the ubiquitous indie folk sound and taking it up a notch. Catch a free download on their website http://futurebirdsmusic.com. – Written by JFelton
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