2008-12-14
Holland native Bernie Jellema delivers a concept record for his first recording, a song-cycle that moves from folk to rock to country and back. It reminded me of Neil Young's "Cowgirl in the Sand" opus from NY's second solo CD, or even "Country Girl" from CSN&Y's classic "Deja Vu." Some songs move from slow to uptempo to back again; others feature a decidedly rock or country foundation. The title track, "Summer" and "Heartland" are examples of these musical short stories. If you're in a rock mode, choose "The Whole World" or "Freckles"; "Ribbon," "Poverty Lane" and "Highway" are folk-based -- the latter sounds like a Grateful Dead outtake. Ambitious music, locally provided. Holland artist Tom DePree created the interesting cover. F-Rock LOCAL. 12/08 Michael J.BEN AND BRUNO
My Mother's Hand
Erin McKeown
We Will Become Like Birds
BLIND WILLIES
Needle, Feather, and a Rope
The Last Town Chorus
Wire Waltz
ADAM SNYDER
This Town Will Get Its Due
DIGNEY FIGNUS
Trouble on the Levee
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