The Belle Jar- Union Station
by Tim Wenger
The Belle Jar takes the upbeat folk-rock/country twang, and throws it head first with indy rock on their new record Union Station. Lively and danceable from start to finish, the band uses prominent, sometimes heavy, drum beats underneath almost every instrument the band could find (including many very well placed accordion lines) to produce a solid take on modern folk music. Front man Ryan James has an uncanny ability to lay his vocals right in the pocket- allowing the full band to shine and the leads to flow unobstructed throughout the record.
The title track “Union Station” is the strongest on the album, characterizing the band’s definitive sound- the sound of diversity. The album is strong from many angles, a well rounded listen.
Online: thebellejarmusic.net
Category: A-Sides
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