The Road Taken
WonderDog, 2025
9/10
The Olympia, Washington duo of Reggie Garrett and Christine Gunn bring their inimitable talents to 12 sincere folk songs that surround the journey of life and the paths it takes.
The warm spirit of “Thru & Thru” opens with Garrett’s expressive pipes and fluid guitar alongside Gunn’s moody cello and soulful voice, and “A Place In This World” follows with eloquent storytelling that allows for Gunn’s intimate cello shine.
“Streams Of Consciousness” lands in the middle and is a quick instrumental that’s thoughtful and soothing, while “Cross The Mountain” offers a fuller moment that welcomes crisp drums to the atmospheric cello and Garrett’s distinct storytelling.
Moving close to the end, “In Time” meshes the duo’s intimate voices in a dreamy bout, and “The Road Ahead” exits with a bit of tension amid the careful cello and a bit of a darker ambience.
A rich and harmonic listening experience that approaches folk music from a unique angle, Garrett and Gunn bring a tremendous amount of talent to these intriguing and sophisticated tracks.
Travels well with: Leslie Jordan- The Agonist; The Accidentals- Time Out 3