So Far
Little Tiny, 2015
8/10
The Nova Scotia singer-songwriter David Myles never disappoints, and this official US debut from 2015 finds Myles re-recording songs from the past in an acoustic environment, often pointing towards the ‘50s.
“I Wouldn’t Dance” starts the listen with strong, eloquent vocals from Myles as bare instrumentation complements the warm pop-folk setting, and “Time Turn Off” follows with much beauty as brushed percussion and gentle acoustic guitar work well alongside the inviting landscape.
Elsewhere, “Maureen” finds a playful and soulful place to reside as Myles gets a bit rootsy, while “Carry Me” illustrates emotive and stirring singing and strategic pedal steel in the slow burning climate. “Tell Me What”, one of the album’s best, then offers a louder presence that’s still primarily vocals amid minimal percussion and guitar in the atypical folk song.
Near the end, “Need A Break” is vocally fast and rhythmically friendly, and “I Will Love You” exits the listen with harmonizing vocals in a sparse yet powerful finish to a very well fleshed out album.
Myles spends much time flirting with folk, roots and swing ideas here, and they’re all fleshed out with much intimacy and exploration, as he again proves his accomplished and varied song craft knows no boundaries.
Travels well with: Daniel Romano- Modern Pressure; Jenn Grant- Paradise