There really is a lot to like here. After a few listens, my impression remains the same in that this makes me feel good to listen to. Right from the opening super cleanly articulated acoustic through the supportive rhythm section to the accordion which compliments the texture of the acoustic perfectly. The overall sound is really nice too. Every instrument sounds very natural and everything gels together so well. Clear signs of a well rehearsed song recorded with highly interleaved performances. Everyone is right in the pocket. Great players with really nice flow to be sure.
Best of all, this one is a grower. The more I listen, the more I appreciate the subtle things like the percussive phrasing of the vocals, the pleasing harmonies and the dynamics of the song. I can't really overstate how much of a grower this is, really. With every listen, I am anticipating everything more and enjoying it more.
'Something To Be Proud Of' indeed. Hey, someone had to say it...
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