Two
Self-Released, 2023
8/10
The Nashville duo of the married couple Benjamin and Kassie Wilson, as Goldpine they bring their creative, raw Americana to these 10 well thought out tracks.
The warm twang of “Do You Have Me?” opens the listen with the pair harmonizing with much beauty, as Kassie’s voice soars incredibly high, and “Land Of The Rolling Hills” follows with more emphasis on drumming in the poetic climate that focuses on Benjamin’s expressive pipes amid spirited harmonica.
“Lost And Found” occupies the middle spot, and emits much intimacy via the eloquent storytelling and soft guitar, while “About Tomorrow” brings finger snapping and a cautious soulfulness to the lush album highlight.
“Scarecrow” and “Estate Sale” exit the listen, where the former is a heartfelt and dreamy duet of much allure, and the latter exits with Kassie’s touching voice, breezy acoustic guitar and light percussion alongside a distinct atmosphere.
Goldpine are already very familiar with the festival circuit, and there’s little doubt that their picking up fans wherever they go with their infectious harmonies and timeless approach to Americana.
Travels well with: Wyatt Edmondson- If I Don’t Try; JD Graham- A Pound Of Rust