The Witching Hour Sessions – 02/02/2018

Dawes

Dawes are an American folk rock band from California. Dawes is composed of brothers Taylor and Griffin Goldsmith, along with Wylie Gelber and Lee Pardini. Dawes have been described as having a Laurel Canyon sound derived from artists such as Crosby, Stills, and Nash, Joni Mitchell, The Band and Neil Young.
Tonight’s listening;

1 – Stories Don’t End (2013)

Less overtly Laurel Canyon than 2011’s ‘Nothing Is Wrong’, the album keeps the band’s classic rock underpinnings intact, yielding a fresh catch of smooth and soulful, largely midtempo offerings that rely on the strength of the tasteful, measured arrangements and bandleader Taylor Goldsmith’s easy voice and crafty wordplay.

2 – All Your Favourite Bands (2015)

‘All Your Favorite Bands’ is a comforting album, leaving you with the notion that whatever happens in your life, good, bad, or indifferent, all things take on a beautiful if bittersweet meaning when viewed through the rear-view mirror.

3 – We’re All Going To Die (2016)

With ‘We’re All Gonna Die’, Dawes have crafted an album rife with riddles and musical poetry, whose meaning may take a few listens to completely grab you. However, when it does finally hit you, it’s hard to shake the feeling that Dawes have opened a door into the heavens. Great album.