Boarding Windows In Paradise
Amtoco, 2024
9/10
Listen to Boarding Windows In Paradise
The Nashville artist Rebecca Frazier brings us on a journey of folk, roots and bluegrass sounds, where an all star cast is on hand for 11 thoughtful and uplifting tracks.
“High Country Road Trip” starts the listen with Frazier’s bright voice alongside Béla Fleck’ warm banjo and Stuart Duncan’s fiddle prowess for the mountain spirit, and “It’s Over” follows with cozy melodies thanks to Sam Bush’s swirling mandolin and Josh Swift’s meticulous dobro that complement the soaring vocals.
In the middle, “Saro Jane” benefits much from Erik Alvar’s strategic bass amid the vocal acrobatics, while “Seasons” in an intimate moment of sublime beauty via harmony vocals courtesy of Shelby Means.
Deeper yet, “Hurricanes” is an acoustic tune populated by Frazier’s dreamy guitar and poetic singing, and an alternate version of a earlier song, “Borderline”, exits with a really fun take on the Madonna classic that’s interpreted in a bluegrass fashion.
Frazier has a voice you won’t soon forget, and the creative covers and adventurous originals make each track here worth repeated listens.
Travels well with: The Magnolia Janes- The Light Years; Christian Parker- Sweethearts