Avett Brothers: The Second Gleam [ep] (Ramseur)

Avett Brothers: The Second Gleam [ep] (Ramseur) - The Second Gleam is a rewardingly intimate six-pack of new, acoustic based tracks from the founding duo of Scott and Seth Avett that is that is Avett Brothers.  Soft guitar strums frame their plaintive tales that capture life’s passing through death, loss, family, hope and love.  It’s a remarkable engaging [ep] modern folk music.  The bothers’ next full-length in slated for release on Rick Rubin’s American imprint. [the vinyl version includes 2 additional tracks] Recommended.

Samantha Crain: Confiscation (Ramseur)

Samantha Crain: Confiscation (Ramseur) - Oklahoma’s Samantha Crain national debut of indie-folk.  Alternately whimsical and earthy, Crain’s throaty voice expressively delivers her literate narratives of love, hate, betrayal and redemption. It’s sparsely arranged works focused on guitar, tambourine, harmonica.  The CD packaging looks and feels like a book. The musical short stories are divided into five chapters.  Good.