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- Artist(s): Dave Heumann, Corey Allender, Brian Carey, Matthew Pierce
- Summary: The ninth full-length release for the Baltimore-based rock band led by Dave Heumann was recorded by Steve Wright.
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- Record Label: Thrill Jockey
- Genre(s): Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock, Alternative Singer/Songwriter, Alternative Country-Rock, Indie Folk
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The WireJun 2, 2017In Arbouretum’s case the song remains much the same, but its continuation is more than welcome. [Apr 2017, p.60]
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Apr 4, 2017Where a fug of overdriven psychedelic effects could overwhelm the message and the music--particularly on the ritualistic Call Upon The Fire and the exquisitely trippy Absolution Song-- he instead maintains subtlety, style and superb songcraft in a slow movement that’s all his own.
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Apr 4, 2017Song of the Rose won't do much for your next dance party, but if you're looking for music that's intelligent and introspective but still revels in the beauty of the world around us, then Arbouretum have made an album you need to hear.
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Apr 4, 2017Despite the band’s articulate playing, Song of the Rose has shortcomings--regularly, Arbouretum is content to indulge in an all too familiar canon--incognizant of any current trends, their musical DNA arrested in amber.
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UncutApr 4, 2017Here, the likes of "Call Upon The Fire" and "Commanche Moon" continue to mines, as, say Earth do, a folk essence of melody and lore. [Apr 2017, p.23]