The Beauty Of It All
Berkalin, 2023
8/10
Listen to The Beauty Of It All
The veteran singer-songwriter Brian Kalinec is well versed in folk, country, Americana and rootsy sounds, and these 14 well thought out tracks recruit many players for the sage like listen.
The warm and breezy title track opens with graceful keys complementing Kalinec’s cozy and friendly voice in the timeless folk climate, and “Big Hearted” follows with vivid storytelling guiding the pretty vocal harmonies and emotive spirit.
Further along, the poetic singing of “Redwood Fence” comes with mesmerizing acoustic guitar and flowing keys, while “Pizza And God” carries a spiritual demeanor of glowing pedal steel and more emphasis on percussion for the album’s best.
Close to the end, the striking intimacy of “Full Moon Window” carries a wise and fuller presence of crisp, rootsy ideas, and “River Of Kindness” exits with a dreamy atmosphere that showcases Kalinec’s smooth voice and the gentle but dynamic instrumentation.
An extremely laid back and enjoyable body of work, the subtle but effective use of synth, mandolin, cello, accordion and many other instruments sure does illuminate Kalinec’s unique and relatable version of Americana.
Travels well with: Mitch Hayes- Gentle Man; Buddy Mondlock- Filament