- Gothic folk
- Americana
- Singer-songwriter
- Roots music
- Appalachian music
- Death country
- Music
hall
- Vaudeville music
Comment: Jamie Landsborough's sophomoric album is a glimpse
into Americana and roots music through murky lenses which could be
described with such prefixes as "gothic", "dark",
"death". Indeed, within this set of 11 compositions one can
hear all the scope of profoundly America related sounds from a bit
buffoonish vaudeville and music hall-induced rays to ominous noise
rock and ghastly country instances. Technically it rings as if
"normal" songs were played through distortion block with an
additional reverb application. In fact, some compositions do sound
exactly like new interpretations of oldie ones (
End of the World,
Crazy Fool). I have heard something like that before for sure.
Given that there is no need for a gargantuan effort to create
something truly otherworldly and mind-bending. Just up the ante for
strong melodies and right sonic effects. It results in all being
imbued with a strong emotional and emotive impact, full of sadness
and grieve. It makes one`s soul to be scratched and a bit torn. Jamie Landsborough is helped by friends who mostly play
electr(on)ic keyboards to add a sustainable droning effect to the
mix. The relevant point is about how it works on the listener at a
moment. The impressive outing is a bit in the discography of Death
Roots Syndicate.
