Desert Songs Ep
General
| Feb 2016
Reviews
Mr. Tumnus
Reviewed 2016-02-05
Reviewed 2016-02-05
Quiet, emotionally restrained, atmospheric folk. Guitars, a male and a female voice, and snazzy use of the wood block. The strongest part of this album is definitely the rhythms: off-balance, lilting, but always gentle, occasionally punctuated by a tap from a drum or a pulse from a bass guitar. It’s the sort of music that puts you in a thoughtful mood.
The first half of the EP is more traditional folk; the second is quiet folky dance music. I preferred the second half.
No FCCs. My favorites: 5, 4
1) “Heaven’s Gate” (3:09): A bit less traditional than it first appears, but still pretty traditional. Nice melody. Emphasis on the vocals.
2) “We Come and Go” (4:05): Slower. Almost blusey. Pronounced bass.
3) “Book of Dreams” (2:26): Cheerful. The closing song of an indie family comedy.
4) “Crying Out Loud” (3:15): The wood block and guitar picking are great here. Just female singer.
5) “I Hear a Calling” (3:18): More of a Spanish feel. Guitar picking, more wood block. Intricate, lilting rhythm. Clicking and clacking add a nice sharpness. 6/8 time. Great instrumental final minute.
--Mr. Tumnus
The first half of the EP is more traditional folk; the second is quiet folky dance music. I preferred the second half.
No FCCs. My favorites: 5, 4
1) “Heaven’s Gate” (3:09): A bit less traditional than it first appears, but still pretty traditional. Nice melody. Emphasis on the vocals.
2) “We Come and Go” (4:05): Slower. Almost blusey. Pronounced bass.
3) “Book of Dreams” (2:26): Cheerful. The closing song of an indie family comedy.
4) “Crying Out Loud” (3:15): The wood block and guitar picking are great here. Just female singer.
5) “I Hear a Calling” (3:18): More of a Spanish feel. Guitar picking, more wood block. Intricate, lilting rhythm. Clicking and clacking add a nice sharpness. 6/8 time. Great instrumental final minute.
--Mr. Tumnus
Recent airplay
We Come And Go
Buford J. Sharkley Presents: As Told to Hervey Okkles — Apr 02, 2016
I Hear A Calling
Narnia — Apr 02, 2016
I Hear A Calling
Music Casserole — Apr 02, 2016
I Hear A Calling
Narnia — Mar 19, 2016
We Come And Go
Music Casserole — Mar 12, 2016
I Hear A Calling
Home on the Range — Mar 09, 2016
Charting
2016-02-02 — 2016-04-02
| Week Ending | Airplays |
|---|---|
| Apr 3 | 3 |
| Mar 20 | 1 |
| Mar 13 | 2 |
| Mar 6 | 2 |
| Feb 21 | 1 |
| Feb 14 | 2 |
| Feb 7 | 2 |
Track listing
| 1. | Heaven's Gate | ||
| 2. | We Come And Go | ||
| 3. | Book Of Dreams | ||
| 4. | Crying Out Loud | ||
| 5. | I Hear A Calling |