First Listen: New Releases for 6 May 2022
Artist : Ash and Eric (fka The Promise is Hope) Album : Sure Quick Thoughts : For all the talk of Central Massachusetts and greater New England being a hub for metal, it's stunning how much high-quality roots and folk music comes from these parts. The latest album from Ash & Eric, who many may know under their previous name The Promise Is Hope, released a new album this week that is stunningly gorgeous and rivals The Civil Wars in terms of the ability to pull together compelling songs and narratives with gorgeous melodies and harmonies both. I'm a little biased, as they have roots in my hometown, but I did not expect to outright love this album the way I do, and I think you should make time for it. Songs of Note : "Until My Heart Grows Quiet," "Church of the Concrete Wave," "Simon, Taylor, Denver, Cash" Artist : Lily Henley Album : Oras Dezaoradas Quick Thoughts : I didn't know Lily Henley before this week, but in terms of impress...