Artist: The Chapin Sisters Album: Two Label: Lake Bottom Records
Abigail and Lily Chapin create beautiful harmonies in the style of folk family acts of the past. The record effortlessly moves from very classic-feeling folk melodies to very modern-feeling arrangements. The haunting melancholic air of certain tracks is reminiscent of psychedelic rock, while others have a blues influence. The first half of the record is very haunting and chill; halfway through it starts to build up more energy. Track 4, “I’m Digging Hole,” has steady pounding drums that seem to call the listener to march, while Track 5, “Palm Tree,” is a ballad that oozes with heartbreak. All in all, melancholy is the theme and harmony is the means.
