Oh Holy Fools
Two bands, four songs each--the eight songs are woven together (odd tracks by Son, Ambulance, and even tracks by Bright Eyes) in a roller coaster of emotion. The trembling vulnerability of Bright Eyes, juxtaposed with the calming freshness of Son, Ambulance creates a landscape of melody and gloom. Certainly, this is territory that is not uncharted, but the honesty with which the stories are told will leave the listener speechless. Son, Ambulance brings a touch of clean, Belle and Sebastian-like simplicity. Bright Eyes further perfects the fervor for which they are known. Together they meld their contrasting sounds into a comfortably singular vision that uncovers the kernel of self-examination that exists inside all of us.--Liz Riley