Free Range Folk - 444 (2013)

Tracklist

01. Lehigh
02. Father's Day
03. Seraphim Moonbeam
04. Fisherman's Blues
05. Alfalfa Seed
06. Anyway
07. Shit Show
08. Squirrel Song 2
09. Lenhartsville Waltz
10. Roundup Ready
11. Pancake Song
12. Laying on the Ground
13. Super Fund

Free Range Folk's latest album (444, March 2013) was recorded between Fuzztone Records' studio and the band's home studio by Brett Haas (of Robert Randolph and the Family Band). The new album is a departure from the string band sound of their previous work in that it welcomes percussion on all tracks with accents of brass, hammond organ and electric bass and guitar. Songwriters Kevin Ruch and Josh Finsel continue to explore themes related to family and social/environmental topics (Lehigh, Father's Day, Alfalfa Seed, Shit Show, Roundup Ready, Laying on the Ground), while other tracks illustrate their knack for writing catchy storytelling tunes with a folksy feel- (Squirrel Song 2, Lenhartsville Waltz, Pancake Song). The album is rounded out with a nod to love (Seraphim, Anyway) and a rockin' cover of The Waterboys' Fisherman's Blues. 444 is a solid contribution to the roots revival music scene. It presents a feeling of modern nostalgia, appealing to the deep seated longing within all of us to return to the land and live a simpler life.

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