ELVIS PERKINS

Elvis Perkins in Dearland

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.

More reviews tagged #Folk

  • reviewed 01/2007

    SHANE BARTELL
    Too Soon to Say

  • reviewed 09/2010

    AMY CORREIA
    YOU GO YOUR WAY

  • reviewed 04/2014

    JUSTIN CURRIE
    Lower Reaches

  • reviewed 11/2011

    MYRICK/PEACOCK
    Myrick/Peacock

  • reviewed 05/2007

    Sonny Smith
    Fruitvale

  • reviewed 04/2009

    LEONARD COHEN
    Selections From Live In London

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.