The Black Atlantic’s “Reverence For Falling Trees” should be in your musical library.
Trust me.
“Fragile Meadow” shifts its tender vocal line between plaintiff and pastoral, bordering at times on melancholy but with a touch of hopeless optimism.
Backed by a tenderly plucked acoustic guitar and soft harmonies, it embodies the style of songwriting on the group’s 2009 album, “Reverence For Fallen Trees.”
Like a dying man’s last gasps, gently vindicating his existence through the beauty emanating through a hush, the album has the potential to be one of the best released this year.
The style is minimalist, yet each note planned to fade in ephemeral beauty. But it’s also one that requires some attention. Nuances are lost if you listen to it with “background music” intentions.
“I Shall Cross This River” sounds somewhere between CSN’s “Our House” and the best bits of the Beatles’ “White Album.”
Wistful, it builds beautifully.
The album doesn’t offer a lot of variety in style, but like a “real looker” you pass on the sidewalk, a shared glance is sometimes enough to fall in love.
Some might find the music understated and boring. But if you’re looking for something with depth and clarity, check out The Black Atlantic.
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