Martin’s Garden
Mellowtone, 2021
8/10
Dave O’Grady and Muireann McDermott, a pair of Irish musicians, are the movers and shakers behind Seafoam Green, and this sophomore album brings a wealth of influences into their inimitable and soulful formula.
“For Something To Say” starts the listen with a breezy, warm roots formula where dual gender vocals harmonize with grit and beauty amid the spirited organ and firm guitar work, and “House On The Hill” follows with a thicker atmosphere of precise drumming, rollicking keys and some playful psyche-rock influence.
Things get even better from here, including the cautious beauty of the sublime Americana that is “Mine All Mine”, while “Swimming In Paint” recruits country influences into their poetic, organic formula. “Winter’s Getting Warmer”, one of the best tracks, then get muscular as well executed riffs make an impression.
Deeper yet, “Working Man” brings in accordion alongside the intricate acoustic guitar and stirring vocals, and the live ballad “My Oldest Friend” exits the listen, where their divine chemistry is showcased with a heartfelt and diverse finish.
A listen that brings traces of blues, gospel, country, folk and roots sounds, Seafoam Green also embrace their Celtic heritage as they impress in both intimate and full environments on this unique rock’n’roll adventure.
Travels well with: Blue Cactus- Stranger Again; Run Katie Run- Running On Love