Thirsty
Mule Kick, 2021
9/10
The debut from a duo comprised of multi-instrumentalists Xander Hitzig and Nicole Olney, as Desert Hollow the West Virginian and desert Californian birth a unique and exciting form of Americana that flirts with bluegrass, folk and country, too.
The title track starts with warm banjo playing as gorgeous vocal harmonies unfold with an inviting bluegrass spirit that’s still steeped in folk music, and “I Can’t Wait For Summer” follows with both fiddle and banjo emitting much rural beauty as Matt Lucich adds proficient drumming to the glorious setting.
The middle spot is occupied by “Look At Those Birds”, where a more cautious approach radiates with intricate guitar picking alongside an intimate climate, while “Take Me Back To Nowhere” shuffles with a country flavor that’s bouncy and dance friendly. “Mary” exits the listen, and embraces a poetic, folk-pop formula that’s as memorable as it is precise.
A very well executed EP, contributions from Lucich, James Hutchinson (bass), Johnny Hawthorn (steel guitar), and Adrienne Isom (bass) won’t go unnoticed on this anthemic and also vulnerable first record that shows much potential for further greatness on the horizon.
Travels well with: Ben Bostick- Among The Faceless Crowd; Soo Line Loons- Soo Line Loons