Bowerbirds – Upper Air
Tuesday, July 14th, 2009
Editorial Review:
The follow-up to 2007’s acclaimed “Hymns For A Dark Horse”. “Upper Air” moves away from the singular sound and sentiment; each song is a unique, beautiful piece. The arrangements are subtle: acoustic guitars, organ, piano, autoharp, violin, percussion, upright bass, and more are used throughout. This music has the spirit of Richard and Linda Thompson, the currency of Devendra Banhart, and the addictively sweet melodicism of Iron & Wine, but it churns with an underlying energy closer to a Beirut or something more raw, more wild.
Tracklist:
01 – House Of Diamonds
02 – Teeth
03 – Silver Clouds
04 – Beneath Your Tree
05 – Ghost Life
06 – Northern Lights
07 – Chimes
08 – Bright Future
09 – Crooked Lust
10 – This Day