Acoustic folk-rock trio The Sweet Remains released their
sophomore album, “North & Prospect” on February 19. They are heading out on
the road with a two-month long tour, beginning March 1 at Infinity Hall in
Norfolk, CT. Their music has been featured in a number of television shows,
commercials and music compilations. The new album falls into the same vein as
Crosby, Stills & Nash with their three-part harmonies and powerfully
touching lyrics.
The new album begins with the country-folk sway of “Been Too
Good” as you notice how their voices mesh so well together, especially in “The
Moment.” The album’s mellow feel flows throughout the song’s acoustic appeal as
in “Red Brick Moon” and “Better Ways To Spend The Day.” The song “Sweet Love”
is just an amazing, fragile piece of music that just eases your worries away.
The Sweet Remains try their hand at The Beatles’ classic “Come Together” as it
gets turned into country-blues as they let their harmonies carry the song. The
album closes with the gentle sounds of “The River Hymn” which feels like it
came from Paul Simon’s songbook.
For more information on The Sweet Remains new album and for
a complete list of tour dates, please visit thesweetremains.com.
Also newly released is the latest album from
singer/songwriter Brian Dolzani. “If I Don't Speak A Word...” is the
title of a new collection of songs that Dolzani has been crafting about his
personal stories.
The album begins with the lyrical “Older Now” as he explains
his words of wisdom. The twelve-song release is more about the words than the
music as Dolzani’s vocals on “Whether or Not” remind us of an earlier version
of Neil Young & Crazy Horse, before feedback became Neil Young's power chord. The
songs that strike the most interest are the mostly acoustic storytelling of “Before
Goodnight” and “Broken.” The album finishes up with the inner search for love
in “Autumn In Central Park” and how to deal with love in “I’m Sorry Now.”
Brian Dolzani has a handful of dates scattered throughout
the year, including a couple of shows in Connecticut. He will be performing
March 28 at the Acoustic Café in Bridgeport, CT and on May 21 at Café Nine opening
for James McCartney. For more information about Brian Dolzani’s new album,
please visit briandolzani.com.
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