Can’t Get There From Here
Self-Released, 2022
8/10
Listen to Can’t Get There From Here
A singer-songwriter who straddles ideas from country, roots and Americana, Eric Bolander knows his way around vocally harmonic and musically rugged songs that seem like they were created near a mountain.
After the brief, string driven “An Opening”, “Window” follows with smooth singing, warm melodies, and soulful backing vocals as a very unique version of Americana unfolds. “Magic Moon” then gallops with a bit of guitar crunch amid the gritty yet very tuneful delivery.
Halfway through, “Beggin’ For Change” recruits some moody organ and powerful singing for the nearly gospel like setting, while “As The Night Sky Breaks” enters calmer territory with both grace and rawness entering a slight bluesy tint.
“I Wonder” arrives near the end, and soars with a dreamy, emotive quality and “Smooth Finish” exits with contributions from Abby Hamilton that helps cultivate so much beauty in the poetic, stirring and unforgettable final track.
If names like John Moreland and Earl Thomas Conley mean anything to you, Eric Bolander will be your new infatuation, cause the guy can tell a story you’ll want to hear again and again.
Travels well with: Justin Wells- The United State; John R. Miller- Depreciated