The Horrible Crowes is the project that was born from Brian Fallon of The Gaslight Anthem teaming up with Ian Perkins and writing a selection of stirring and soulful songs, all showcased on Elsie. This album is more certainly not a Brian Fallon solo album, regardless of the fact that his voice is the most recognisable thing on the album, nor is it a collection of songs The Gaslight Anthem didn't use. It's a collection of heartfelt songs, both uplifting and desolate at the same time.
The first song that was released to the public was Behold The Hurricane, a song of joyous choruses, and although it was one of the best of the album, the opener Last Rites sets a high bar for the rest of the album. Which it lives up to. With songs which can make you reflect on your life, yet feel the passion of Fallon's voice, Elsie is definitely a strong first release.
Both parties involved state that The Horrible Crowes is a 'night-time project', but with piano lines and vocals like this, a follow up of Elsie wouldn't be a terrible idea. The album is brought to a close with I Believe Jesus Brought Us Together, a touching song focusing on both life and death, which ends an almost perfect album.
Monday, 12 September 2011
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