Gary Dicks - 11/20/2009

After hearing them play live at a couple of random festivals last year, I was itching to get my hands on some recorded stuff. I kept checking but it was always "coming soon", so, after a while, I tired of my search.

But then the release of 'Sigh No More' was announced.

I was excited and I bought it on the day of release, hoping not to be disappointed by the recordings letting down their scintillating live performances.

I was not disappointed. It is an elegant mix of hard-hitting melancholy acoustic music with a tinge of "hillbilly" rock. This is largely due to the instrument choice and, in particular, the use of the old banjo.
Though it is far from over done and the style never tires or bores.

This is an excellent set of alternative pop songs with a twist.