Byrdie’s Dream
Apollon, 2022
8/10
The married couple Rune Walle and Gunn Alstadhaug bring much skill and experience to this debut album, where guitar, mandolin, banjo and harmonica from Rune complements Gunn’s charming vocals.
“Hey Byrdie” starts the listen with warm and fluid folk-rock that emits soothing vocal harmonies, and “Lynx” continues with agile acoustic guitar and the sort of folky coziness that sounds like it should surround a campfire.
Elsewhere, the bare beauty of “Away In The Wilderness” is quite intimate and flows with much grace, just as the country spirited “Darling” does with its well timed and emotive pedal steel prowess.
Further still, “Fools Gold” recruits a playful version of Americana that’s highly memorable with plenty of rhythm, and “Big Lonely” finishes the listen poetic, reflective and with sparing musicianship.
A record that may remind you of Gram Parsons or Emmylou Harris, and that takes influence from Rune’s former bands, Flying Norwegians and Ozark Mountain Daredevils, Byrdie’s Dream is a very genuine and nostalgic listen.
Travels well with: Tusmørke- Nordisk Krim; Meer- Playing House