April 25th, 2008
Old Believers
As far as appropriate band names go, giving a simple listen to the Old Believers makes you understand theirs is more than a name, it’s a philosophy. Everything from their excellent Granny’s Song harkens to an honest love of venerable approaches to music, referencing to classic folk arrangements swarthed in aching, country-tinged balladeering.
I’m not talking about a throwback, however. The effected anvil cracking in the first few seconds of the song and the big pounding bass drum qualify it as a contemporary piece. But the use of strings and banjos definitely expose the americana backbone its lies upon, doubly strengthened by Nelson Kempf’s authentic, humble vocal delivery.
Wishful, endearing, and comforting, get this tune ready for your balmy summer nights, sitting outside starting at the stars.
