Last Goodbye 11
Self-Released, 2024
8/10
The Hawaii folk artist Mark Krahula turns in a cover of his own work for this decade + anniversary of the Nightmare River Band’s Last Goodbye, where a fresh coat of paint adds some new life to these time honored songs.
“Last Goodbye” starts, and features Bunny Day & The Mercy Buckets for the warm and soulful climate, and “Walk On” follows with spirited electric guitar and smooth singing from John Brodeur that resonates much melody.
In the middle “Life Just Stops” welcomes Krahula’s mesmerizing bass and Tara Atkinson’s graceful cello that suits Dan Romer’s expressive pipes, while “Overture” benefits much from mature keys and an emotive presence thanks to The Chillest.
Further still, “Mary” recruits the Quiet Hollers for the album’s best, where their brand of indie-rock flows with a meticulous and charming energy, and “Why Don’t You Love Me” exits with Jay Stolar’s soft voice and minimal qualities that are intimate an ambient.
Whether you’ve heard the original or not, there’s much to enjoy here, as an eclectic collection of already great songs find new and interesting places to reside.
Travels well with: Rubyjoyful- The Pie Chart Of Love; The Texas Trio- TX3