Andy Palmer- Singles

by Tim Wenger

Andy Palmer recently blessed us with a collection of live recordings from a performance at the Boulder Theatre, and he is quick to deliver another pleasing folk-rock punch with a small collection of singles (“Storm” and “The Hill.”) If you are not familiar with Palmer’s sound, think of a modern-day Bob Dylan doused with smokey New York City night club folk, topped off with a soothing dose of Rocky Mountain hipster (i.e. The Yawpers, Glowing House). His sound is unlike anything I’ve ever heard, and it does a lot more than “work” for him.

“Storm” utilizes some harmonica on top of Palmer’s thick, scratchy vocals, while “The Hill” lets his voice do all the talking. A quick listen to Palmer’s back catalogue and it is apparent that his music is evolving along with his reputation. Both are enjoyable tunes that suck the listener in fill the mind with vivid imagery and abruptly obvious emotion, leaving us anxiously awaiting the next round with a wide open ear.

Online: andypalmermusic.com

Tags: folk, the yawpers, boulder theatre, glowing house, andy palmer, acoustic, storm, The Hill

Category: A-Sides