Echo Echo

I know, I will say "Maybe Today"

The first Carbon Leaf album I became familiar with, this one is a sprawling exploration into Celtic Rock, while still not abandoning their folksy and alt rock influences from the past. Epic jams like "The Boxer", "Wandrin' Around" and "Shine" show just how in tune they are with the stylings of the emerald isles, even covering a traditional song "Mary Mac" to great effect. Later on in the record we have deeper and more contemplative jams with "Lonesome Pine" and "Follow The Lady", both containing amazing guitar and bass solos that really let the muscianship shine. "Desperation Song" is Celtic Folk Rock perfected, with great pennywhistle and duo acoustic guitars thanks to Carter and Terry. The end of the record contains the monumental ode to childhood nostalgia and escapism with "Maybe Today", probably their best ballad. Once the psychedelic guitar jam fades, we are greeted with a hidden track known as "dear". It's a sullen lullaby with very subtle guitars and even a cello, truly sending the album off with a peaceful and tired goodbye.

I adore this album, I always enjoy listening to it and despite it's rather decent length, I always get something out of it every time. I can't get enough.