The Cave Singers ‘07 debut, Invitation Songs, was a solid one indeed. Pete Quirk’s raspy vocals over acoustic guitars and simple percussion was easy to enjoy, but I felt that the album was the precursor to something better. It seemed to lack that sticky element that would give the album lasting quality – that attribute that forces you to go back again and again.
Welcome Joy was released this month and it’s a big step forward for the Washington folkies.The first half of the album is strong, but it’s at the turn when things really take off. Two of the better songs come at your back to back in “Beach House” and “Hen In The Woods.” Both are wrapped around an effortless guitar riff washed over with Quirk’s vocals. “I Don’t Mind” comes at you later with a driving backbeat punctuated by a little kick just when the song starts dying down.
The Cave Singers are hitting the road with Lightning Dust this fall. In fact, Ashely and Amber Webber of Lightning Dust contributed on Welcome Joy, so I assume they’ll share the stage.
Video: The Cave Singers – Summer Windows
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I was luke warm on the first, but I really love this album. It was hard to get through the full album because I got stuck on the first track – Summer Windows.
They were fabulous last night!!!
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