Though there are many highlights on this warm mood record, the biggest standouts are the low-key opener "Curtains;" the overall best tune, "How Did We Get Here;" the shuffle-step percussion of "Autumntide" and the sweet closing track, "Morning Star." "Curtains," though understated, has a welcoming lift due to some light brass and tight harmonies. "How Did We Get Here" features a simple acoustic guitar and an ever-earnest vocal swell to give it an appropriate alacrity. "Autumntide" pairs the aforementioned shuffle percussion with gentle guitar strums and piano flourishes, making for a soothing listen. Lastly, of note, "Morning Star" goes the duet route with stripped back production, utilizing voices and one acoustic guitar to make its honey-soaked sentiment.
As the predecessor project NAMO before it, all tracks on Wake Low are sonically cohesive and crisply produced, making for an even and pleasant listening experience. Not every song is an absolute home run, but in a music industry less focused on complete albums in favor of singles, streams and EP's, Wake Low has accomplished the increasingly rare feat of a complete record. All in all, this is a fantastic album that, in a perfect world, would garner the siblings widespread attention. Whether or not that actually happens remains to be seen, but undoubtedly, this is an excellent release, well worth a listen or two. If you, like me, find yourself in a tough year asking for some hope, a glimmer of beauty to remind you of the unseen hand that holds the world, may I happily point you to a potential soundtrack calling you to remembrance. Introducing... Wake Low.
- Review date: 11/19/20, written by Josh Balogh of Jesusfreakhideout.comRecord Label: None
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