A Life In Trade
Self-Released, 2023
8/10
This 5th solo album from Pierce Edens brings both Americana and folk ideas, where Kevin Reese, Mike Savino, Bryan Minto and Ryan Oslance are on hand for the 10 well thought out tracks.
The soft and agile “The Only Ones” opens with Edens’ fluid acoustic guitar alongside Oslance’s gentle drumming in a cozy folk climate, and “Whisper In The Water” follows with much emphasis on mood, as emotive singing and rich textures emit a distinct intimacy.
Halfway through, “Trouble” gets a bit more rugged and vocally forceful, where Savino’s precise bass is appreciated, while “Near Misses” howls with grit and rhythm via Reese’s thick guitar and Minto’s well timed harmonica.
“Two Pennies” and “I Don’t Want To Live On The Moon”, exit the listen, as the former carries some rawness amid the dense Americana, and the latter finishes with a dreamy demeanor of soulful and sincere songwriting.
A listen that possesses a lot of beauty, Edens employs banjo and mandolin from Savino and Reese, and it sure does help make for a heartfelt and timeless body of work.
Travels well with: Time Sawyer- Dig A Little Deeper; Nicholas Jamerson- Peace Mountain