Like most of the new stuff I find out about, Bailey introduced me to Romantica and their album "America." Perhaps the album name is fitting, because I've read that their music can be described as falling into the "Americana"genre. They are from Minnesota - which for some strange reason gives them instant credibility in my mind. People from Minnesota seem to be hearty Quaker types who don't mind being cold in the winter. I may be wrong about this, but I'm just letting you in on what went across my mind. The lead singer also has Irish roots, which gives him certain advantages. (see my later post).
Everyone who is a musician or music lover wants to avoid labeling something as "sounds like." I guess this is for fear that the artist or group will be seen as imitating another's music, and thus will be seen as unoriginal/uncreative at best and Michael Bolten at worst. But here goes for Romantica: a voice akin to Sam Beam on some tracks and Jacob Dylan on others, with music like the Jayhawks or Calexico. You will enjoy. (That was both a statement and a command). The track "Drink the Night Away" is phenomenal.
Everyone who is a musician or music lover wants to avoid labeling something as "sounds like." I guess this is for fear that the artist or group will be seen as imitating another's music, and thus will be seen as unoriginal/uncreative at best and Michael Bolten at worst. But here goes for Romantica: a voice akin to Sam Beam on some tracks and Jacob Dylan on others, with music like the Jayhawks or Calexico. You will enjoy. (That was both a statement and a command). The track "Drink the Night Away" is phenomenal.
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This album is so good - so perfect for long bus or train rides through the Mexican countryside. I go down, maybe twice a year...
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