Move In Place
Self-Released, 2015
8/10
The debut album from the Ohio outfit, Come Wind made quite an impression with Move In Place, where their lush brand of indie-rock is both rooted in Americana and pop ideas, and are fleshed out with a heartfelt approach that you can also dance to.
“Move In Place Pt. 1” starts the listen with plenty of warm atmosphere as sublime vocals suit the emotive, Americana inspired setting, and “Birds Will Never Fly” follows with spirited guitar lines, where more emphasis on percussion enters the busy and rhythmic display of intricate, exciting indie-rock.
Near the middle, “Clarity” buzzes with an anthemic energy as the band approach stadium sized rock, while “Come & Go” resides in gentle, stirring territory with a sublime acoustic landscape. “Winter” another very strong track, then alternates between calm melodies and punchy, upbeat bouts of thriving rock.
Close to the end, “Found” approaches club friendly pop sensibilities as bouncy bass lines suit the contagious energy well, and “Move In Place 2” exits the listen similar to how it started, sparse, pretty and with graceful singing.
The quintet released a trio of records after this one, all of which were well received. Things have been a little quiet on their end in recent years, but let’s hope more new music on the horizon, as their varied and unique formula is much appreciated.
Travels well with: Chris Laterzo- West Coast Sound; The Americans- I’ll Be Yours