Perhaps more than just about any other indie labels, Sub Pop has always had a surprisingly versatile roster, ranging from punk to prog to Americana. And then there’s Blitzen Trapper.
The Portland band has never, ever let me down, and American Goldwing continues their winning streak. Between their five prior albums and a few powerful EPs, the band has developed a unique voice in the world of indie Americana. Their music hits the peaks of the genre, with backporch harmonica and acoustic cuts, while at the same time jolting the listener into the world of garage band rock (“Your Crying Eyes”) or 1970s AM rock (“Love the Way You Walk Away”) and never, ever slacking in the lyric department.
It’s practically impossible to get sick of this band, because every time they grow and pop just a little bit more.
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September 27, 2011
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1 responses to “BLITZEN TRAPPER-American Goldwing”
Aryl W
September 27th, 2011 at 13:00
Great to see Blitzen Trapper get some love. You’re right that they just keep cranking out great music. I keep waiting for a stumble, but it hasn’t happened yet. Beyond that, they guys are all very cool, open to talking to fans (like me) & put on a crazy good live show.