Lost Dog Street Band –
Homeward Bound (Self Released)
Benjamin Tod and Ashley Mae split from their previous band Barefoot Surrender to follow their own muse as a duo. This terrific album more than justifies that decision with its excellent blend of folk, country and even a little bluesy jazziness. Benjamin handles all lead vocals, songwriting, guitar and banjo, with Ashley providing harmonies and some beautiful fiddle playing that along with the vocals gives their sound its signature. The songs never get above a sedate mid tempo but there is plenty of diversity thematically and musically on this beautifully arranged and conceived recording. The atmosphere created is often one of a ‘homely’ nature but always with an appealingly edgy feel, in many ways as if they are just sitting on their front porch playing for themselves and a few neighbours. Fortunately that is not the case and we can all share in their excellent music.
Highlights for me are Oh Dear Brother, Dirty Dog, Sleeping Tight, Graces Casket & When I Went Down To Georgia, although there is nothing unworthy on the whole of this terrific album.
http://www.lostdogstreetband.com/#!
Benjamin Tod and Ashley Mae split from their previous band Barefoot Surrender to follow their own muse as a duo. This terrific album more than justifies that decision with its excellent blend of folk, country and even a little bluesy jazziness. Benjamin handles all lead vocals, songwriting, guitar and banjo, with Ashley providing harmonies and some beautiful fiddle playing that along with the vocals gives their sound its signature. The songs never get above a sedate mid tempo but there is plenty of diversity thematically and musically on this beautifully arranged and conceived recording. The atmosphere created is often one of a ‘homely’ nature but always with an appealingly edgy feel, in many ways as if they are just sitting on their front porch playing for themselves and a few neighbours. Fortunately that is not the case and we can all share in their excellent music.
Highlights for me are Oh Dear Brother, Dirty Dog, Sleeping Tight, Graces Casket & When I Went Down To Georgia, although there is nothing unworthy on the whole of this terrific album.
http://www.lostdogstreetband.com/#!