(4clouds) This is North Carolina based Desmelik’s 4th full album and contains some real good music. Desmelik has a real traditional Americana vibe. His songs are simple, well crafted and instantly likeable.
Opener ‘Nothing At All’ is a gently rolling number with a terrific bit of slide work, which is matched in quality by the following, bass slappin' and organ blowing, ‘Falling Down’ That track and ‘Feels Like Standing Up’ are the standouts. I felt the second half falter slightly (excepting ‘With Myself’) though that is in comparison to the first five cracking tracks. At times his voice reminds me of Willy Vlautin and Peter Case and, particularly on ‘Feels Like....’ Kevin Kinney of the defunct Drivin ‘n Cryin. Now there is a reference so obscure you probably feel like you’re reading ‘MOJO’! (£3.95? Not Likely!)
This CD will appeal to any Americana fan; it’s as simple as that.
(http://www.davedesmelik.com)
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