Stornaway
Tales From Terra Firma
4 AD
I’d given Stornaway short shrift on their debut,
Beachcombers Lullaby, for the rather petty reason of not measuring up to
Mumford and Sons, simply because I felt Mumford was a better example of modern
folk/rock. I’m taking that review
back, and apologizing to the band. Considering what Mumford became, woozy, ear
splitting romantics, Stornaway is now the best example of modern folk/rock I
can give.
And the band has grown tougher, very gently displeased with
what they see, but putting their best foot forward. A very wise move. The music
is stronger. What seems flimsy on first listen is now sturdier, durable, and
quietly rousing to listen to. May
this band have as much success as Mumford, and continue to grow. They’ve fulfilled
the promise of their debut, and gone way beyond it.
Andrea Weiss
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