I've waited a long time to hear this EP in its entirety. Up until now it's only been available as an over-priced import and the odd blog track. Although the Child Ballads play something that could be called indie folk blues, the snarl and cadence of the vocals still retain Jonathan Fire*Eater's swagger. Musically, the songs shuffle along with rather sparse instrumentation, but the rhythm of Stewart Lupton's lyrics keep them pushing forward. There's an urgency and intensity to his lyrics that I find captivating. "Cheekbone Hollows" is the immediate standout and the catchiest, but “Old Man October” and "Laughter In The Rafters" are also well worth checking out. I hope I don't have to wait 10 years for the next EP.
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May 15, 2008
The Child Ballads - Cheekbone Hollows (Pop. 1/2 Life) (US 2008)
I've waited a long time to hear this EP in its entirety. Up until now it's only been available as an over-priced import and the odd blog track. Although the Child Ballads play something that could be called indie folk blues, the snarl and cadence of the vocals still retain Jonathan Fire*Eater's swagger. Musically, the songs shuffle along with rather sparse instrumentation, but the rhythm of Stewart Lupton's lyrics keep them pushing forward. There's an urgency and intensity to his lyrics that I find captivating. "Cheekbone Hollows" is the immediate standout and the catchiest, but “Old Man October” and "Laughter In The Rafters" are also well worth checking out. I hope I don't have to wait 10 years for the next EP.
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