Old style R&R cracks open on “Tellers,” with a somewhat sped-up “Peter Gunn” guitar lick. Garage-rock Byrds-like is the charming “Smoggy Days,” which again explores humor. It makes songs have added value for pop vitality. Phrasing & intonation different from other tunes. “Forgiving Myself,” is a basic upbeat commercial sugar fix. Typical CA acoustics open “Romy & Michelle,” with effective bass. The vocals have a tinge of deviant attitude & its blistering lead guitar has bravado. It’s Pryor’s drums that push this beyond a merely good song. Sense of humor? “Go Do That with Sharon,” dips a toe into humor & never loses his durable musical thread. “Edendale,” downshifts into a deeper vocal tone ala vintage Cat Stevens. Duos like Lowen & Navarro had this gift (“Cry”).
He has that old-fashioned richness of yesteryear in his song paintings. Not a singer who requires Guy Clark grit or Townes van Zandt edge. What is admirable is that Haerle has his own sound, presentation & personality in each track.
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David isn’t as ballsy as John Hiatt or Buddy Miller but has vocal significance.ĭavid segues into the mandolin driven “The Free Show,” & maintains momentum. Death Valley, a 15-track LP (Drops May 8 – CMH Label Group) opens with the bouncy “I Want to Be Him,” a confection of music that has chiming infectious guitars. Purposely designed to attract ears of adventurers, wanderers & seekers.įrom what I hear he succeeds with generous uplifting melodies. Songs explore a search for renewal of spirit, to discover beauty & gratitude in small daily life miracles. With Carson Cohen (bass/keyboards), Reade Pryor (drums) & David (guitar) – the scope is melodically engaging without posturing. David’s distinguished to my NYC ears & listenable.
Not wordy, embellished or bordering on corny. I’m not a big fan of early CA rock but it seems to have developed a far better musical breadth. Straddling the fence of folk-rock, alt-country & plain good storytelling songs David has assembled reliable, streamlined musicians who weave notes about his vocals brilliantly. Gifted with a richly textured voice in the tradition of past distinctive songwriters – Cat Stevens, James Taylor, Gerry Rafferty, David Wilcox & the lesser-known Arthur Gee, David Haerle taps his 2nd CD with smoked-out rhythms, sparkling melodies & vivid lyrics.
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