Three Generations Of Leaving
More Songs, 2021
8/10
Listen to Three Generations Of Leaving
A Los Angeles outfit who are well versed in folk-pop and Americana ideas, Single Girl, Married Girl thematically surround the trials and traumas of three generations of women from the same family on this 3rd album, as principle songwriter, vocalist and banjo player Chelsey Coy benefits from band members Shannon Soderlund (backing vocals), Charlie Rauh (acoustic guitar, electric guitar), John Gray (upright bass, electric bass) and Oskar Haggdahl (drums, percussion), who are joined by plenty of guests, too.
“Walking On Water” leads with warm banjo alongside poetic and expressive singing as the soulful climate emits much eloquence, and “So She Runs” follows with playful drumming, flowing guitars and a much fuller display that embraces pop friendly melodies.
Further down the line, “A Widow” glides with a bare but emotive spirit of soft, dreamy song craft, while “Scared To Move” twinkles with a near lullaby quality before drifting into a stirring and surreal execution of profound beauty that showcases Mary Lattimore’ harp. “Secret”, another exceptional tune, then flows with rugged yet pretty Americana that comes with an infectious, heartfelt energy.
Close to the end, “Control” offers a playful and upbeat rural rocker amid radiant vocal harmonies, fluid banjo and precise drumming, and “The Flood” exits the listen with glowing pedal steel from Thad DeBrock that adds much mood to the country influenced finish.
A very well thought out listen that also hosts strings by Callie Galvez (cello), Haruka Horii (violin) and Philip Kronengold’s organ, Single Girl, Married Girl might make you think of veterans like Joan Baez or more modern artists like Jenny Lewis, and their nostalgic brand of folk and appreciation of today’s pop makes for a very charming listen.
Travels well with: Sweetlove- Goodnight, Lover. Gawain And The Green Knight- A Sleeping Place