Fallen Angel
Self-Released, 2025
9/10
The Canadian folk/Americana outfit The Unfaithful Servants return with a sophomore album, where their formula is more detailed, emotive and dynamic across the 11 lively tracks.
The warm newgrass sounds of “Endless Highway” starts with Jesse Cobb’s rich mandolin that suits Dylan Stone’s smooth voice, and “Never Leave You Again” follows with Stone’s hypnotic guitar and Quin Etheridge-Pedden’s colorful fiddle that tugs on the heartstrings.
The title track lands in the middle and offers graceful textures of cozy string interaction and intimate storytelling, while “The River” allows for Mark Johnson’s skilled bass to complement the thoughtful delivery.
“More Than Lovers” and “Buried In Snow” exit. The former uses harmonic group vocals via much emotion, and the latter carries a darker spirit that allows for all player’s respective talents to shine in a cautious finish.
Each member of The Unfaithful Servants has an excellent resume, and their combined talents have made them leaders in Canada’s newgrass scene. With a little more exposure worldwide, there’s little doubt the quartet will win over fans across the globe with their authentic and timeless vision.
Travels well with: Big Love Car Wash- Daydream; Everett Wren- Cascades