The Young Fables - Two (2016)

The Young Fables look set to release their debut album “Two” and have decided to blend the old with the new. The album brings in elements of traditional music and a folk tinge with some classic instruments and sweet rhythms. Tales of the heart are a common theme on the record, with stories that range from jealousy to the wonder of finding the perfect kind of love. Laurel Wright has a beautifully sweet sounding vocal range, which really lends itself to some of the softer tracks that are apparent throughout the record and Wesley Lunsford supports Wright with stunning instrumental riffs.

The first track, “Better Hand” shows clear signs that the album is meant for country music with its steel guitar and toe tapping rhythm, which is married perfectly with Wright’s flawless vocals. The song depicts a clear tale of sorrow and longing; the girl wants to be with a guy, but falls short to another girl who holds the man’s affection. Envy is not far away in the album and is also found in the ‘Patsy Cline’ style country ballad “I Love Him Too”.

“Bed of Roses” and “Completely” are other songs that look into the difficulty of love. In “Completely” the heartache is felt from the distance that the man is creating between himself and the girl. The song takes inspiration from a 90’s country ballad with its broken down chords and the sweet harmonies between Wright and Lunsford.

“Paradise” uses an incredible electric guitar set of chords to drive the record. The song is unique and shows off the duos eclectic take on the album. The slow pace sets the tone of one persons vision of ‘Paradise’ and focuses on that small moment in life when everything is seemingly perfect.

As well as love, home is not far away in this album and the song that really resonates on this album is the gorgeous “The Road Home”. This track holds a bittersweet nostalgia as Wright sings about the fond memories of a home town. The hustle and bustle of the big cities don’t compare to the quaint little town where everyone is well acquainted. The vocals and instrumentals are simply inspiring on this track.

“Two” is the title track of the album and delivers a sweet message about a guy and girl meeting and starting their life on the road. The lyrics were actually inspired by their own founding and how Wright meeting Lunsford had such a positive impact on her career.

“Worse” is a refreshing upbeat record on the track, which juxtaposes the message behind the song. Once again takes inspiration from the 90’s country hey days with its rhythm and supporting instrumentals, which is the real driving force behind the track. Wright sings about all the issues in life and tries to bury her head in the sand amongst it all.