Fun Machine Dream Vol. One
Emerald Sketch, 2025
8/10
Listen to Fun Machine Dream Vol. One
The recording moniker of Nicole Porter and Wyndham Garnett, as You & Us they pen 8 wise and youthful Americana tunes that were produced by Luther Dickinson.
The warm guitar and Porter’s soft singing across “Restore Harmony” starts the listen with a soothing delivery that embraces vocal harmonies, and “Funky Farm” follows with Marco Giovino’s thumping drums alongside the rootsy duet that uses Dickinson’s playful guitar.
“Good Vibes Only” and “Play With Me” land in the middle. The former offers a frisky moment that benefits from Porter’s animated pipes amid Paul Taylor’s charming kazoo, while the latter is a bit more firm, where Porter’s soulful voice is met with folk-rock nods.
“Sensation” arrives close to the end, and it’s an upbeat and rhythmic album highlight which celebrates family with a rich landscape that enlists Chris D Littlefield’s well timed trumpet.
A diverse effort that touches on blues, jam, folk, root and gospel, You & Us cover a lot of bases in a short amount of time via the uplifting, therapeutic and enlightening effort.
Travels well with: Rolie Polie Guacamole- On The Stoop; Wendy And DB- Get Your Sunny Side Up