The Thorns write very pretty songs, and when did Jazz/Electronic/Roots/Folk get combined
If you haven't read a review of The Thorns cd go read one of those now. I don't care which one.
Many of the reviews I think are spot on. It's a good album, it's a refreshing sound, and a very promising collaboration. Not all the songs are good, but the ones that are, are great. I agree with all that.
What's nice about the album is that it's so damn pretty. It's rare enough to find musicians that can really write both great melodies and good lyrics. All three of these guys have demonstrated that in their solo careers. Together they are potentially much better then their solo gigs. One thing that I will say against the album is it sounds like they're not quite completely sure where they want to go. If they figure that out, and keep the song crafting up to this level, they could get really huge.
Lots of (well deserved) comparisons to CSN later, it makes you wonder why more people don't get airplay for simply pretty music. (These guys may be getting airplay actually, as I'm an old fart now, I don't listen to radio much.)
If you like the Jayhawks, CSN, or bands with great harmonies and acoustic guitars, you should check this one out.
Other albums I'm enjoying this week:
Clothesline Revival - Of My Native Land. A jazz, electronic, folk/roots album a friend lent me.
Tin Hat Trio - The Rodeo Eroded. Amazingly another jazz, electronic, folk/roots album (how could there be more than one!) that I bought cause i enjoyed Clothesline Revival so much. This one is a little more jazz oriented.
