Under A Cathedral Sky
Self-Released, 2023
9/10
Listen to Under A Cathedral Sky
The 3rd album from the folk artist Ynana Rose, these 11 reflective songs tackle the fears we all face and turns those obstacles into beauty, where contributions from Tammy Rogers, Scotty Sanders, Wanda Vick, Paul Griffith, Dominic Castillo, Kristian Ducharme, Dylan Johnson, David Laudau and Damon Castillo are welcomed.
The dreamy intimacy of “Redwood Holler” opens the listen with glowing pedal steel and flowing mandolin that suits Rose’s poetic pipes, and “Midlife Walkin’ Blues” follows with finger snappin’, bluesy ideas that hosts Rogers’ agile fiddle and Griffith’s frisky drums.
Into the middle, “Persephone” recruits Castillo’s warm guitar and Rose’s expressive voice for the subdued and emotive presence, while “Whiskey Lies” touches on classic country nods via Johnson’s agile bass and a dance floor ready rhythm.
Closer to the end, Landau’s aching cello populates the balladry of “The Downpour”, and “It’s About Time” exits with cozy acoustic guitar that complements the heartbreaking wordplay that graces all the timeless folk qualities.
A very wise listen that’s as authentic as it is memorable, Rose’s formula is soulful, insightful and truly embraces the human experience in ways that we can all relate to.
Travels well with: Annie & Rod Capps- Love And Rain; Janice Jo Lee- Ancestor Song