It Tends To Glow
Self-Released, 2020
8/10
A North Carolina singer-songwriter with much sincerity and a whole lot of talent, Carly Taich makes the most out of the 6 songs here, where her personal song craft unfolds with themes of love and loss that are executed amid a sage like presence.
“Love Is” starts the listen soft and soulful, where Taich’s expressive pipes illuminate the folk-pop setting that’s poetic and immediately striking, and “The Nest” follows with keys from Jack Victor as much beauty enters the warm and timeless climate that’s quite romantic.
At the midpoint, “Tomatoes” benefits from Alex Travers’ violin alongside the stirring and agile delivery, while “New Year’s Eve” is an eloquent and acoustic filled display of graceful intimacy. “Red Herring” exits the listen with bare keys, gentle singing and a sophisticated demeanor that illustrates an unparalleled amount of songwriting skill.
A strong lyricist who embraces the timeless ideas of folk music and injects it into modern indie-rock sensibilities, this is a this very well done EP that certainly warrants repeated listens.
Travels well with: Anna Tivel- The Question; Jesca Hoop- The House That Jack Built