Clues Of My Existence
Self-Released, 2021
8/10
Listen to Clues Of My Existence
The long running singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Dave Desmelik returns with his 16th release of all originals, and he’s got an all-star cast with him for the meshing of Americana, folk and alt-country.
“What If?” starts the listen off with warm guitars and a breezy Americana feel as Desmelik’s raw vocals suit the vivid storytelling and rootsy climate, and “Ivar The Boneless” follows with a dreamy quality that’s focused on mood and with plenty of folk-rock ideas present.
Entering the middle, the cozy strumming of “Sabotage” and light drumming from Ron James would soundtrack a campfire perfectly, while “Rain Love” uses Steve Mayone’s lap steel strategically amid hazy harmonies and sublime beauty.
Arriving near the end, “Revealed” employs mesmerizing guitar and calm rhythm to tell a romantic story, and “Poetry Solution” exits the listen with Tim Hogan’s electric bass adding much to the layered and melodic finish.
Deeply personal and highly poetic, Desmelik excels at both fuller, rock inspired moments just as he does bare intimacy, and Clues Of My Existence certainly holds its own against his impressive catalog of well thought out song craft.
Travels well with: Amanda Anne Platt & The Honeycutters- Live At The Grey Eagle; Dave Desmelik- The Calendar Album