I thought I’d written about The Civil Wars, but I liked back quite a ways, and haven’t been able to find that. So if I did, oh well. If not, good. They’ve been on the rise in the Folk Music scene for quite some time now, and it seems as though they are only going to continue to do so. Their music is just chill enough that you could fall asleep to it on a lazy afternoon, but interesting enough to keep you listening, or help as a soundtrack to whatever the task at hand is. With a full-lenghth album, and an EP out, they’ve got quite a few songs to pick from. Tracks of interest:
- To Whom It May Concern
- Forget Me Not
- Poison & Wine
Another group I’ve been listening to lately is Gungor. They’re a worship band, and they are maybe a little different than what most of us are used to. That being said, I’m starting to really like their first CD “Beautiful Things”. I’ve had it for a while but hadn’t given it much playing time until a few friends saw them live at a conference and started talking about how good they were live. The CD has a good mix of heartfelt song that will have you wanting to be one of those “weirdos” who lifts their hands in worship, and songs that will put a smile on your face and have you clapping along. I am looking forward to what we will hear from them in the future. Tracks of interest:
- Please Be My Strength
- Dry Bones
- Beautiful Things
