Husband and wife duo Adam & Darcie‘s new album ‘California Trail‘ is a deceivingly uncomplex slice of sunshine pop. Like Charlotte & Magon, who I featured on Cougar Microbes a few months ago, there is an unashamedly romanticism in this Utah duo’s music which is akin to eavesdropping on their relationship.
Scratch below the surface and you will find great songs that come close to some of Jimmy Eat World‘s more introspective moments from the ‘Clarity‘ album, particularly with the inclusion of xylophones at the right time. This great attention to detail means that gently strummed guitars, inventive instrumentations and sweet girl-boy melodies are cautiously sprinkled for maximum effect. However, in contrast with JEW‘s music ‘California Trail‘ remains gloriously lo-fi throughout.
Imagine a drive from Adam & Darcie‘s home state of Utah towards the Californian coast whilst a glorious Californian sun beckons. ‘California Trail‘ would be the prefect soundtrack.
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Adam & Darcie – Hands/ Mind
