Together, We Are The International Treasures
Supper Club, 2023
9/10
Listen to Together, We Are The International Treasures
The duo of Doyle Turner and Ted Hajnasiewicz, as The International Treasures they pen songs with bright storytelling and glowing harmonies that touch on the human condition in timeless, memorable ways.
“Egg Suckin’ Dog” opens the listen with a quick meshing of warbly voices and a dreamy, mountain-esque setting that benefits from Chris Holm’s spirited harmonica, and “Wind Dying Down” follows with Brent Fuqua’s glowing mandolin amid the pretty singing that touches on charming folk qualities.
At the midpoint, “Anywhere With You” showcases Dean Severson’s aching pedal steel alongside the poetic singing, while “Gimme Some More” is a bit more rugged via the firm acoustic guitars and a fluid folk-rock template.
The listen exits with “Carry Me Home” and “Leave A Little Love”, where the former uses Mikkell Johnson’s skilled banjo perfectly, and the latter is quite intimate, as the stirring fiddle suits the vulnerable singing splendidly.
The duo have impressive solo careers of their own, and together their collective strength, along with the esteemed players, makes for a rootsy, Americana and folk presence we won’t soon forget.
Travels well with: The Jorgensens- Americana Soul; The Scarlet Goodbye- Hope’s Eternal