GRETEL

The Dregs

2009-03-07

Out of Boston, this folky three-piece (occasionally four-piece) outfit offers heart-wrenching lyrics over a multitude of down-home instruments, including banjo, Wurlitzer, accordion, and guitar. Reva Williams wrote and produced this entire album. Her lead vocals are often accompanied by those of band mates Melissa Myers and Phil DuPertuis to create handsome harmonies that fit the music perfectly. This is a lovely album with lyrics that'll kick you in the gut, but the blow is softened with the delivery. Reviewed by Rebecca Ruth.

Quick Links:

More reviews tagged #Folk

  • reviewed 03/2006

    VARIOUS ARTISTS
    I am the Resurrection: A Tribute to John Fahey

  • reviewed 05/2008

    Spencer Mulder
    On The Way

  • reviewed 09/2006

    TEITUR
    Stay Under

  • reviewed 07/2016

    Western Centuries
    Weight Of The World

  • reviewed 03/2008

    Various Artists
    Our Side of Town: A Red House Records 25th Anniversary Collection

  • reviewed 07/2006

    Guy Clark
    Workbench Songs

Compiled by the WYCE Journalism Club

The opinions expressed in these reviews are those of the individual volunteers that submitted the article and do not necessarily reflect the views of WYCE or GRCMC; nor its staff, donors, or affiliates.