First off, here's their MySpace
Please check that out.
Ok, so... what has folk rock been missing?
Greenville.
Based out of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, these two really know what they're doing. While others are noodling and hoping to score a nice melody and a few fans, Greenville are entirely their own. Smart finger-picking and clever implementation of the staples of the genre (harmonica, mandolin, etc.) make them a refreshing breath in a sort of music that maintains its form better than most.
Being such a driving force in musical journalism, I got an advance copy (my sister knows a guy) of their new album and am pleased to say that I was floored.
Ryan Bahnaman's voice keeps the whole thing tied together beautifully. While not holding to a regiment of perfection, the small idiosyncrocies make the music so real, it's surreal. The subject matter makes these twenty-year-olds seem like they've been around forever. What would Dylan say?
The best way to describe Greenville is "perfectly-flawed." Never getting too far ahead of themselves, and always honest to the T, Greenville is the most exciting folk project I've heard in a long time. Welcome to Greenville, their debut album, is exactly what you need to hear. Don't doubt them for a second... it's not worth it.
Here's another totally georgeous track:
Greenville - Waiting
Almost reminds you of Kozelek, huh? I love this stuff...
Please check that out.
Ok, so... what has folk rock been missing?
Greenville.
Based out of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, these two really know what they're doing. While others are noodling and hoping to score a nice melody and a few fans, Greenville are entirely their own. Smart finger-picking and clever implementation of the staples of the genre (harmonica, mandolin, etc.) make them a refreshing breath in a sort of music that maintains its form better than most.
Being such a driving force in musical journalism, I got an advance copy (my sister knows a guy) of their new album and am pleased to say that I was floored.
Ryan Bahnaman's voice keeps the whole thing tied together beautifully. While not holding to a regiment of perfection, the small idiosyncrocies make the music so real, it's surreal. The subject matter makes these twenty-year-olds seem like they've been around forever. What would Dylan say?
The best way to describe Greenville is "perfectly-flawed." Never getting too far ahead of themselves, and always honest to the T, Greenville is the most exciting folk project I've heard in a long time. Welcome to Greenville, their debut album, is exactly what you need to hear. Don't doubt them for a second... it's not worth it.
Here's another totally georgeous track:
Greenville - Waiting
Almost reminds you of Kozelek, huh? I love this stuff...
good stuff, where can one find a copy of the album?
where are u?
that guy with the beard totally has a boner. i guess looking into the distance pensively does it for him. nice song too.
even better in show