2005-05-31
Muramastu. Borofsky. Greenstein. You’re thinking global conspiracy collective, right? No? How about the indie-folk love child between the Indigo Girls and Nickel Creek? That’s what comes to my mind anyway, and "Little Star", the group's second full-length release, works. Doris. Nate. Tylan. Freshly signed up to Amy Ray's indie label Daemon Records, this Brooklyn-based trio of old friends is harmonic and enjoyable. Doris M’s vocals are unexpectedly rich and bold, all trade songwriting credits, all sing, and you’re likely to see any one of them on banjo, percussion, guitar, or mandolin duties depending on the song. The shared lipstick seem a curious footnote, but who dares to stereotype Girlyman?steLLa
LAURA LOVE & ORVILLE JOHNSON
The Sweeter the Juice
Joanna Newsom
The Milk-Eyed Mender
CAROLINA CHOCOLATE DROPS
Genuine Negro Jig
THE MAMMALS
Departure
AMANDA SHIRES
Carrying Lightning
SARA WATKINS
SARA WATKINS
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