| Description: | 2022 release. Blood Harmony affirms Larkin Poe as an essential force in shaping the identity of Southern rock 'n' roll, breathing new energy into the genre with both forward-thinking perspective and a decidedly feminine strength. In a departure from the self-contained approach of past albums like 2020's Self Made Man-praised by American Songwriter as "pumped up for arena-sized consumption without compromising any of it's stripped-down command and intensity"-Larkin Poe co-produced the new album alongside Texas-bred musician Tyler Bryant (also Rebecca's husband). With Megan handling harmony vocals, lap steel, and resonator guitar and Rebecca on guitar and keys, Larkin Poe also enlisted members of their longtime live band, including drummer Kevin McGowan and bassist Tarka Layman. Mainly recorded at Rebecca and Tyler's home studio, the result is an electrifying new work that fully harnesses the fiery vitality they've shown in touring across the globe, imbuing their songs with equal parts soulful sensitivity and thrilling ferocity. From the feverish guitar work of "Bad Spell" to the soul-stirring "Southern Comfort" and smoldering title track, Blood Harmony reveals a band in complete touch with their formidable intuition, their storytelling fortified with a blues-heavy sound that hits right in the heart., Blood Harmony affirms Larkin Poe as an essential force in shaping the identity of Southern rock'n' roll, breathing new energy into the genre with both forward-thinking perspective and adecidedly feminine strength. In a departure from the self-contained approach of past albums like2020'sSelf Made Man-praised byAmerican Songwriteras «pumped up for arena-sizedconsumption without compromising any of its stripped-down command and intensity»-LarkinPoe co-producedthe new albumalongside Texas-bred musician Tyler Bryant (also Rebecca'shusband). With Megan handling harmony vocals, lap steel, and resonator guitar and Rebecca onguitar and keys, Larkin Poe also enlisted members of their longtime live band, including drummerKevin McGowan and bassist Tarka Layman. Mainly recorded at Rebecca and Tyler's home studio,the result is an electrifying new work that fully harnesses the fiery vitality they've shown intouring across the globe, imbuing their songs with equal parts soulful sensitivity and thrillingferocity. Fromthe feverish guitar work of «Bad Spell» to the soul-stirring «Southern Comfort» andsmoldering title track,Blood Harmonyreveals a band in complete touch with their formidableintuition, their storytelling fortified with a blues-heavy sound that hits right in the heart. «When steering by your own stars, you never quite know where you're going to wind up,» saysLarkin Poe. «Our true north is unique to us, and in following our true north without compromise,we have been out freewheeling this world on theride of our lives. And it still feels like just thebeginning. Blood Harmony is a creative step we are proud to have taken together as sisters.We grew these songs in a sweet part of our hearts and we hope they bring beauty.» LARKIN POE / BLOOD HARMONY, Runningtime: 00:00:00, Artwork: Devin Wilson (3), Drums, Percussion: Caleb Crosby, Drums, Percussion: Kevin McGowan (2), Electric Bass: Tarka Layman, Engineer: Roger Alan Nichols, Engineer: Tyler Bryant, Harmony Vocals: Trissa Lovell, Harmony Vocals, Lap Steel Guitar [Lap Steel], Resonator Guitar: Megan Lovell, Lead Vocals, Electric Guitar, Keyboards: Rebecca Lovell, Management [For Red Light Management]: Anna Pearson, Management [For Red Light Management]: Peter Leak, Mastered By: Dan Shike, Mixed By: David Benyamin, Organ [B3], Organ [Wurlitzer]: Mike Seal, Photography By: Jason Stoltz, Photography By: Jonathan Sommer, Producer: Larkin Poe, Producer: Tyler Bryant, Programmed By [Programming], Keyboards, Electric Bass: Tyler Bryant, Written-By: Rebecca Lovell, Written-By: Tyler Bryant, Written-By: Megan Lovell, Written-By: Rebecca Lovell, Written-By: Tyler Bryant, Written-By: Rebecca Lovell, Written-By: Tyler Bryant, Written-By: Megan Lovell, Written-By: Rebecca Lovell, Written-By: Rebecca Lovell, Written-By: Rebecca Lovell, Written-By: Tarka Layman, Written-By: Kevin McGowan (2), Written-By: Rebecca Lovell, Written-By: Tyler Bryant, Written-By: Megan Lovell, Written-By: Rebecca Lovell, Written-By: Luther Russell, Written-By: Megan Lovell, Written-By: Rebecca Lovell, Written-By: Megan Lovell, Written-By: Rebecca Lovell, Written-By: Rebecca Lovell, Labelcode TRWO1.2 (TWR01CD), Phonographic Copyright (p) Tricki-Woo Records, Copyright (c) Tricki-Woo Records, Published By 2 Def Pig Publishing, Published By BMG Rights Management (US) LLC, Published By Massive Torch Music, Published By Wolfbass Publishing, Published By Peanut Haus Songs, Published By Ungawa Music, Engineered At Belltone Recording, Engineered At The Lily Pad, Mastered At Tone And Volume Mastering, Glass Mastered At Sony DADC« Blood Harmony » en CD met en valeur la vision contemporaine de Larkin Poe pour le roots rock et le blues, avec des riffs de guitare slide incisifs, des harmonies vocales serrées et une écriture à forte charge émotionnelle. Les morceaux explorent les liens familiaux, la résistance face aux épreuves et la quête d'identité, tout en conservant une énergie brute et une grande musicalité. La production met en avant le contraste entre la rugosité des guitares et la chaleur des voix, offrant un album cohérent qui se déguste de la première à la dernière piste. En format CD, « Blood Harmony » propose une écoute immersive et structurée, idéale pour apprécier les nuances de jeu et l'évolution de l'atmosphère au fil du disque.
Larkin Poe est un groupe de roots rock américain porté par les soeurs Rebecca et Megan Lovell, reconnu pour ses concerts intenses, son jeu de guitare slide spectaculaire et ses harmonies vocales puissantes. Au fil des années, le groupe s'est construit une solide réputation internationale grâce à des albums remarqués et à de nombreuses tournées, devenant l'une des références modernes du blues-rock et de l'Americana. Leur musique se distingue par une manière personnelle de réactualiser les traditions du Sud des États-Unis avec une production moderne et énergique.
« Blood Harmony » est édité par Tricki-Woo / Indigo, un partenariat label/distribution qui met l'accent sur les projets indépendants et artistiquement affirmés. Tricki-Woo / Indigo accompagne les artistes dans la mise en forme de leurs albums, en soignant particulièrement la qualité sonore et la présentation des éditions physiques, afin d'offrir au public des parutions exigeantes et durables - ce que reflète également cette version CD. |
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