Edges Of Silver
Mesa/Bluemoon, 2023
8/10
The esteemed singer-songwriter Dulcie Taylor makes for a quick listen here, where 5 pieces are fleshed out by an all star cast for the nostalgic, moving song craft that balances both love and difficult themes.
“Back Beat In His Blood” begins the listen with Taylor’s smooth voice alongside Bob Gross’ bright bass and Damon Castillo’s spirited electric guitar for the roots rock flavor, and “We Almost Got It Right” follows with a dreamy atmosphere thanks to Taylor’s gentle acoustic guitar, soft voice and George Nauful’s well timed kick drum.
“Soft Place To Fall” lands in the middle, and recruits Kristian Ducharme’s cozy keys amid Sean Sullivan’s crisp drums and the impressive range from Taylor, while “Sometimes Love Ain’t Enough” is an agile, poetic EP highlight that tugs on the heartstrings.
“Somewhere Bright” exits the listen, and is strong on mood thanks to Andrew Schwartz’s keys and Josh Ehrhart’s strong attention to programming.
Taylor floats around folk, pop and rock territory here, where the diversity is just as admirable as the relatable subject matter that’s never short on beauty.
Travels well with: Lynn Miles- TumbleTweedyWorld; Joanna Connor- Best Of Me