The Greenwich Village Musical
Jay, 2024
9/10
Listen to The Greenwich Village Musical
A double disc that celebrates the multi-faceted culture of the ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s, Folk City spans the sounds of doo-wop, folk, blues, pop, psychedelia, Americana and rock
“Greenwich Village Doo Wop” open with upbeat keys and powerful singing radiating much warmth, and it isn’t long until “The Next Big Thing” welcomes fluid banjo and some bluegrass nods alongside the harmonic vocals.
Further into disc 1, the playful nature of “Let’s Hear It For Me” is a bright moment about going off to war, while “Good Goodbye” uses crisp drumming and soulful vocals that emits a cautious beauty.
Disc 2 welcomes the glorious sax of the dreamy “Never Been Taken This High”, where well timed backing vocals won’t go unnoticed, though it’s the cozy guitar and expressive singing of “We Must Become One” that’s the highlight of the back half. “It’s A Shot” exits the record, and it’s a busy and snappy display of timeless pop and rock that carries an infectious energy.
An effort that embraces the Beatniks, bohemians, hippies, folkies, blues players, singer-songwriters, poets, painters and rockers and honors their cultural growth and experiences with plenty of timelessness, all 30 songs present are fleshed out superbly.
Travels well with: Sam Weber- Everything Comes True; Matt Lovell- Nobody Cries Today