The chord progression & the organic swagger of the instrumentation create something cool & thoughtful. All of this accompanies the softness of the vocal delivery, these almost whispered moments captivate entirely.
Folk
It would be foolish to assume any one thing about Barber’s sound based off of a few passing moments. His approach to music is refreshingly free, loving, and thoughtful – this breathes life into an already entrancing & enjoyable soundscape.
Pieces That Were Stolen is an easy must for fans of modern folk and acoustic pop songwriting. Kris Angelis has a beautiful voice and a genuine way with creative expression.
A song that rings like an acoustic moment from The Eagles. It has an immediately familiar feel, but the words are brand new – the story-line is fascinating but accessible; the details we remember from the heights of happiness & sadness equally.
For the most part, this is a beautiful piece of music, stunning even – it feels far more like a flower blooming than anything fading away.
A playlist that feels somewhat nostalgic or reminiscent or other moments, but that consistently pushes you outside of your comfort zone & creates entirely new thought patterns & ideas to ponder.
A folk-rock-indie-pop fusion – a big-band offering of optimism & brutal honesty combined. In every regard, the song is quickly recognizable once you’ve experienced it.
More people need to have that drive to say ‘this too shall end’. More people need to wake up each morning, even when they don’t want to, and kick that day’s ass. Accomplishment, personal courage, is the greatest cure for depression.
The raw energy of a folk-rock, knees up band – the likes of which you’d catch around the stages of a summer festival – plus this interesting thread of story-telling & some really appealing set-up choices.
He’s giving us direct insight into his process with this release. As a critic, this is fascinating, and as a music aficionado, it’s exciting & different than anything we’re used to in this genre.
It’s a breath of fresh air, but still aware of its roots. In other words: a perfected form – beautifully recorded & incredibly well mastered.
Along with entrancing & frankly stunning performances, the songwriting is second to none, and the acoustic guitar work reflects & enhances the growing emotions in a perfectly fitting way.