published: 12 /
4 /
2002
Label:
Filmguerrero
Format: CD
"Outstanding" third album of "rootsy, folk rock" from Portland, Oregon based collective that makes unusual use of instrumentation
Review
Norfolk & Western have struck gold with their outstanding 3rd album, 'A Winter Farewell'.
Rootsy, folk rock with incredibly diverse instrumentation(pedal steel, vibraphone, effects) mixes up the guitar-bass-drums very nicely, while Adam Selzers' haunting voice weaves in and around Norfolk and Western's beautiful melodies.
Recorded at Adams' Type Foundry studio in Portland, the cohesive sound of the record is that of an album, not just a collection of songs. The band creates an atmosphere that is hard to ignore. A stark beauty flows through the music that sets it apart from a lot of the indie folk out now, and that simply stated makes this a great folk rock record.
Be sure to check out Darrell Angus's in-depth chat with Adam Selzer in this issue.
Track Listing:-
1
All the Towns Near Boston
2
Final Gratitude
3
The Evergreen
4
Local Posts
5
Sound West
6
Your Sunday Best
7
Slide (Reprise)
8
Slide
9
Hegira
10
The Silent Misinterpreters
11
They Spoke of History
12
What the Days Are Called
13
Thoughts of a Fictional Bride
14
The Things We Do On Sundays
15
Tomorrow's Portraits for the Coming Winter
16
Headphone Brigade