O’ Be Joyful [Limited Pale Yellow]

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The chemistry of Shovels & Rope is what makes them shine. The sincerity of the music, and their ability to seamlessly blend vocals allows them to ascend beyond their otherwise humble setup and skill sets.

Cary Ann even says it in the opening track Birmingham which also acts as their de facto introduction and theme song: Played Springwater, Station Inn. Couldnt play fast, couldnt fit in. What she can do though is sing in high register with that Loretta coal-grit in the back of her throat and awaken something deep and familiar in the music, especially when Michael Trent joins in on harmony.

Shovels & Rope is at their best when theyre autobiographical, or seemingly so, like in the song Birmingham and the second track Keeper about how the world turns against you, and you against the world when you think youve found that one. With Shovels & Ropes gypsy lifestyle, cuddling in the back of a tour van every night, their songs just seem like a natural extension of their everyday life set to music. This is how the pairs chemistry draws you in so deep.

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