BISON BONE – 40 GRIT Courtney Whitehead’s storytelling on this EP is characteristically cinematic in its evocation of tactile details as they anchor the themes of each song to inner life. All five tracks benefit from an economy of songwriting yet hit like a complete statement about a chapter in working class life. They instantly depict the relatable struggles, joys, personal myth-making and events that lead to enduring life-long anecdotes that are the connective tissues of life. It is Americana in flavor but the kind that weaves in diverse influences, and the way the pedal steel and keys cast a warm and lively glow upon the songs is reminiscent of the bluesier end of Steely Dan. It is a joyful yet introspective set of songs informed by a gentle affection. DISAPPEARER – S/T The delicate textures and melodic urgency of this handful of songs by Grand Junction-based, minimalist rock band, Disappearer, sound like a free associating of genre elements that influenced the group over time yet make them their own. From the beginning a discerning listener will hear the influential touch of Mission of Burma, My Dad is Dead, FACS and Wipers. But the songwriting, in spite of the edge in the vocals, also contains some choice guitar jangle like a classic 90s indiepop band or long-lost college rock legends like Let’s Active and Game Theory. And yet there is a haunted desperation that pairs well with the spidery and luminous guitar work that sets this music apart from any obvious influences. ROB GINSBERG (D.A.S.A.), DEVO 2 - ROBGINSBERG.COM MOON PATROL, SKY SHARK
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