The Pines have long been a hidden gem in the American Midwest having spawned from the same pool that created the genius of Bob Dylan. There’s clearly something in the water out there as these Indie rockers are gathering quite a pace in the run up to their new album release in early 2012. Heading out on an American tour to support its release the album is sure to grab quite a bit of attention from further afield and it’s pretty obvious that soon fans will be clamouring for them to head over the pond to see us here in the U.K.
To be fair to the American duo, labeling them as simply “Indie” isn’t entirely correct. With an eclectic mix of blues, folk and even some country style strumming in there, the band has it all utilizing saxophones and synth in equal measures. Following up from their 2009 release Tremolo, the new album Dark So Gold goes from the more rocky and upbeat numbers such as tracks like “Rise up and be lonely” to the frankly beautiful instrumental “Losing the stars”. Prepare to make Dark So Gold your new best friend in a relationship that will be sealed right from the opening track “Cry, cry, crow” which chills and tingles the spine in equal measures.
Characteristically dark and yet still an uplifting listen, The Pines are paving the way for new Indie bands to think a little more outside the box and are well known for doing their own thing musically. Listening to Dark So Gold is guaranteed to inspire even the hardest hearts and draw you into the ethereal landscape the band have managed to paint directly over the American Midwest.
Dark So Gold is set for release on 31st of January 2012 and will be available to download on Amazon.
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