Bound For Land
Cumulus, 2024
8/10
The folk singer and songwriter Leslie Evers returns with a sophomore album, where some excellent musicians accompany her for the 11 acoustic based tracks.
“Pull Your Heart Away” starts the listen with Evers’ bright voice alongside Rick Ruskin’s warm guitar and John R. Burr’s well timed organ, and “Someday When I’m Losing You” follows with a bare landscape of Ed Johnson’s cozy guitar and Evers’ poetic voice making for much beauty.
Halfway through, “When You’ve Got It” is a more playful moment populated by René Worst’s charming bass and the smooth singing, while “Paul” puts more emphasis on drumming thanks to Ruskin’s crisp delivery amid Evers’ glowing harmony vocals.
Further yet, “You’ve Got That Magic” has Evers handling guitar next to Ruskin’s guitar for a timeless folk delivery that’s eloquent, and the live “Little Bit Harder” exits with Woody Mann’s guitar and Evers’ vivid storytelling for a tune recorded in 2013 but that fits just fine here.
A very pleasant and timeless blend of folk, Americana and American Songbook nods, Evers tackles the subject of love for most of the tracks, and the company she keeps illuminate her vision with a graceful and heartfelt delivery.
Travels well with: Rebecca Folsom- Sanctuary; Lauren Minear- Invisible Woman