Death Of A Hummingbird
Self-Released, 2022
8/10
Listen to Death Of A Hummingbird
The debut studio album from the 14 year old singer-songwriter Jack Barksdale, these 11 Americana rooted songs explore much depth lyrically, as the Ft. Worth, Texas resident tips his hat to names like John Prine and Guy Clark.
“Revival Song No.3 “ opens the listen with Barksdale’s intricate and soothing guitar playing that bridges folk and blues in the instrumental climate, and “Sideways” follows with a breezy spirit as the youngster’s innocent pipes complement the playful delivery.
In the middle, the title track brings intimacy and a poetic quality to the sublime landscape, while “World Full Of Nothing” gets a bit more gritty with some twang amid the very skilled guitar acrobatics.
Further down the line, “Before The Devil Knows” thumps a bit more firmly with its southern ideas and darker textures, and “Bugle Boy Blues” exits the listen similar to how it started- vocal less and frisky with strong guitar playing.
Very much an old soul at heart, Barksdale undergoes much self-examination within these songs, and his strong attention to detail and diverse influences illustrate a young talent on his way to worldwide fame.
Travels well with: Ben Levin- Still Here; Tyler Morris Band- Next In Line