Whispers In The Wind
Pinecastle, 2023
8/10
Listen to Whispers In The Wind
The rising bluegrass outfit Lindley Creek return with their sophomore album, where 12 new tracks emit much melody and precision from their dynamic and flowing strings.
The warm, bluegrass sounds of “That Page Won’t Turn” opens the listen with Katie Greer’s soaring voice alongside Seth Taylor’s meticulous and fluid guitar playing, and “Every Time A Train Goes By” follows with Aaron Ramsey’s glowing mandolin adding much to the expressive singing and strong attention to mood.
In the middle, “Breathe” showcases Mike Bubb’s precise upright bass amid the soothing vocal harmonies, while the swift “I’m Still Here” spotlights Jase Greer’s smooth pipes and Jim Vancleve’s fiddle acrobatics.
Close to the end, “Satisfied Mind” is a calmer moment of dreamy resonator guitar from Rob Ickes that suits the poetic singing, and “We All Need Grace” exits with Jase and Kathie Greer’s lovely vocal harmonies supporting Katie’s gorgeous delivery across the lush and intimate finish.
Lindley Creek has already made an impression with their exceptional debut in 2019, and there’s little doubt that this effort will bring their some more well deserved attention. In the area of modern bluegrass, it just doesn’t get much better than this.
Travels well with: The King James Boys- Walk On Faith; Route 3- Losing Time