2009-05-11
In what seems to be intended to be an afterthought following his first album, “Ash Wednesday,” Elvis Perkins, in his newest release, “Elvis Perkins in Dearland,” seems to be continuing his exploration of grief and death. Perkins and his very capable band explore those themes from a variety of directions at a wide variety of speeds and with a lot of different instruments. Occasionally experimental and with performances filled with spontaneity, there is nothing boring about this album. The release has interesting production choices and fine musicianship to its credit, and Perkins’ vocal performances are equally impressive.GORD DOWNIE AND THE COUNTRY MIRACLES
The Grand Bounce
GREG TROOPER
INCIDENT ON WILLOW STREET
Mountain Goats
We Shall All Be Healed
Fortunate Ones
The Bliss
Chip Taylor & Carrie Rodriguez
Red Dog Tracks
DIGNEY FIGNUS
– Talk of the Town
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