A Place Where Songs Come To Live
Rescue Dog, 2025
8/10
Listen to A Place Where Songs Come To Live
The New York singer-songwriter Vincent Cross uses country, folk and roots ideas in his authentic song craft, and these 12 songs were captured live in Brooklyn and radiate tremendous grace.
The melodic mood of “Heart Of Hearts” begins with Cross’ flowing voice and warm guitar that’s complemented by Mike Robinson’s glowing pedal steel, and “In The Eyes Of My Father” follows with James Panagakos’ meticulous bass alongside the emotive singing and heartfelt climate.
Deeper into the listen, “Barefoot With The Blues” benefits from Shane Kerwin’s strategic drumming that suits Cross’ eloquent storytelling via much caution, while “Water Under The Bridge” offers a more frisky appeal thanks to the scrappy drums and charming vocal harmonies.
“Boombox” and “The Bright Crystal Fountain” exit the listen. The former is a bit crisp and flirts with rock’n’roll flavor, and the latter enlists Stephen Anthony Elkins on bass, as the touching intimacy unfolds with a stirring presence that’s poetic.
All the songs are originals and easy relatable, as Cross places much sincerity and soulfulness into his timeless songwriting.
Travels well with: From The Dirt- Colored Edge Of Memory; Ernie Palmer- A Teacher, A Preacher, & A Bad Farmer