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Vere, 2023
8/10
The eclectic trio of Isaac Horn, Lincoln Mick and Bailey Warren, as The Arcadian Wild they bring classical, country, bluegrass and folk ideas to this very well thought out album that recruits Erik Coveney on bass.
“Lara” opens the listen with warm vocal harmonies, as the cozy fiddle and playful mandolin make for a rich landscape, and “Dopamine” follows with poetic singing and a cautious folk climate entering amid the burst of fuller strings.
Halfway through, “Little Bird” uses expressive falsetto singing and firm guitar playing for the vivid storytelling, while “Corner” showcases sublime vocals that suits the rural textures of a very pretty delivery.
Close to the end, “Two Kinds” emits some of the most radiant singing amid meticulous finger picking for the mountain-esque mood, and “The End” exits with a bright and upbeat display of timeless, organic song craft.
A band that has humble roots playing house shows, these days The Arcadian Wild rack up millions of streams, tour heavily and make great, unique music like the 12 songs here.
Travels well with: The Accidentals- Time Out Session #2; Birdtalker- One