3 Rounds and a Sound found success in its straightforward simplicity and personally nostalgic lyrics. Its follow up, We Are The Tide, starts with an organ and drumbeat, with an anthem of universal hope sung over it. Banjos, guitars, marimbas, and background singers join in slowly, ending in a heavily produced a cappella segment. Not even a single track in, and Blind Pilot has already alienated most of the elements that made their debut so appealing (thankfully, Israel Nebeker’s commanding voice and melody craft remains untouched).
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Record #49: Blind Pilot – 3 Rounds And A Sound (2008)
As I said earlier, music is one of the biggest triggers of memory for me, and this album is tied strongly to one very significant night. Continue reading