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INTO THE WOODS – The Willow Tree |
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Tuesday, 09 March 2010 |
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 (Independent)
Folk Tales in four-part harmony
At its heart The Willow Tree, the debut four-track EP for Melbourne-based seven-piece Into The Woods is a guitar-based folk album. But it’s more than that: the all-male band’s strength lies in their numbers; sporting several vocalists and a number of multi-instrumentalists they are able to craft a very rich palette of sound. In their pop moments they conjure the big-band exuberance of the likes of the John Steele Singers. Indeed, the brass solos on several tracks provide a nice twist to the classic folk-pop formula. When in true folk mode, their vocal harmonies are reminiscent of a more rough-hewn Fleet Foxes, soaring over country-influenced melodies. Not to be confused with US and UK bands (or mediocre 2006 horror film) of the same name, Into The Woods have combined pop sensibilities and lush instrumentation to produce an album for folk lovers who want just a little bit more.
NILS HAY
1. Written by Iris Clem, on 10-03-2010 18:35
Agree Nils. I stumbled across their EP launch at the Toff in Melbourne and loved them. |
2. Written by Harrison Smith, on 11-03-2010 11:02
Love the sax! |
3. Written by Chris May, on 17-03-2010 21:57
These guys are seriously good. Best new talent i've seen for a while |
4. Written by Stewart Williams, on 19-03-2010 14:39
I checked this out online. The songs are so good they made me cry. |
5. Written by Adrian Glasscock, on 22-03-2010 08:27
Just listened to their EP and I am superimpressed. The opening track is an absolute ripper. |
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