Bowerbirds - Upper Air

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4...according to our Business Lady on Wed 01 Jul, 2009.

Bowerbirds are one of those bands i can't really write about particularly well but i'll give it a try, for you guys/gals. 'Upper Air' sees Bowerbirds really getting into their stride with their take on Americana and traditional folk songwriting. It reminds me of the early days of Songs:Ohio but with a much more polished approach to both the arrangements and the vocals. Both the male and female vocal contributions have their merits and the playing is well on the ball. This will definitely appeal to fans of Bon Ivor, Phosphorescent and Beirut as well as the afore mentioned Songs:Ohio and maybe even The Mountain Goats. A polished, professional take on confessional folk songwriting. Nice.

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Bowerbirds were undoubtedly one of last years most hard touring and critically acclaimed bands.
Their second album is more diverse and dynamic and is sure to win over many new fans.

· ‘Upper Air’ is a very personal record, exploring love and
human emotions – a stark contrast to the previous album
which focused solely on the earth.
· Bowerbirds toured endlessly during 2009
including shows with Bon Iver, Phosphorescent
and John Vanderslice.
· The band have the spirit of Richard and Linda
Thompson, the currency of Devendra Banhart, the
sweet melodicism of Iron And Wine, and an underlying
energy closer to Beirut.
· ‘Northern Lights’, an out and out classic song
taken from this album, will be released later in
2009.

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