“From biting country rock to subdued ballads… Several of them may stand alone well, but together they reinforce each other to form the modest masterpiece that this album is.” Nu.nl
Support:
– Smutfish
– Fernando Vicivonte
Richmond Fontaine’s pretty much the best alt-country currently has to offer. The band is the brainchild of Willy Vlautin, a songwriter with an honest, warm voice – also called the ‘Dylan of the derailed souls. ” Since its founding in 1995, the band already thirteen (!) Albums to her name and all slices are by many critics praised. Although the music of multiple genres Richmond Fontaine represents the sound is best described as a potent blend of burly garage rock, country, Americana and austere folk.
Cinematic Americana
Vlautin possesses a unique talent to tell a story with his songs (‘cinematic Americana “), which is not inferior in terms of depth for literary work. This is not as crazy as Vlautin next singer is also author of several books. At last released album, “the High Country” (**** Nu.nl) he unites both crafts with great emotional effect. A must for fans!
“From biting country rock to subdued ballads and atmospheric radio plays. Several of them may well stand alone, but together they reinforce each other to form the modest masterpiece that this album.” Nu.nl
