Rabbit
Self-Released, 2022
8/10
A six piece Americana/folk outfit from Pennsylvania, Buffalo Rose make the most out of these 4 tunes, where Lucy Clabby (vocals), Margot Jezerc (vocals), Bryce Rabideau (mandolin), Malcolm Inglis (dobro), Jason Rafalak (upright bass), and Shane McLaughlin (guitar, vocals) pen a powerful and atypical version of modern-folk sounds.
“Runaway” opens the listen with Clabby’s strong, soaring pipes alongside McLaughlin’s playful percussion as the warm mandolin makes an impression, and “Green Light” follows with a soulful approach that benefits from the carefully plucked bass in the vocally fluid version of folk music.
The back half of the listen bring us the sublime “I Give You The Morning”, where Tom Paxton’s deep vocals complement the dreamy climate that mixes breezy acoustic guitar with cozy vocal harmonizing, and “Jennifer’s Rabbit” exits the listen with a bit of mystery that welcomes strings to the atypical atmosphere.
A very exciting meshing of Americana, roots, alt-country and indie-folk sensibilities, Rabbit serves as a fine introduction to Buffalo Rose, and hints at even more greatness in their upcoming new album.
Travels well with: Lake Street Dive- Free Yourself Up; Gary Louris- Jump For Joy