Where you go my love goes, darling…
A delightfully warm album of country folk songs by two sisters at the height of their creative and songwriting peak, with a gorgeous blend of melody, instrumentation and vocals. Fantastic music for driving or travelling.
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The fifth album by Swedish sisters Johanna and Klara Soderburg, Palomino, is a delightful collection of country folk songs that cover themes of love, loss, and personal growth, but particularly the themes of journey, travel, stories and the passage of time. (Horses are also a recurring motif, as show in the songs and album artwork). As with previous albums, a strong theme of country Americana is also evident throughout the album, with music influences from Fleetwood Mac, Tom Petty, Kate Bush and Bruce Springsteen.
The eleven songs on the album are a gorgeous combination of melody, instrumentation and vocals. Compared to their previous albums, there is also a greater use of instrumentation such as strings, drums, horns, and brilliant guitar and bass lines, which are blended to make brilliant harmonies.
Opener Out of My Head encourages the listener to let go of the past and look towards the future, backed by gorgeous vocals and a ‘running’ drumbeat. Angel – one of the best tracks on the album – is filled with self love, care, and compassion for others, complemented by drums, guitar, trumpet and percussion with beautiful harmonies. There is a strong country/blues 1970s influence on tracks such as Turning Onto You and Fallen Snow, with their guitar and bass tunes and riffs. Quieter and acoustic tracks are also present on Wild Horses II and Nobody Knows, which are perfect for evening listening, filled with a little mystery and melancholy. 29 Palms Highway takes us out into the desert, filled with gorgeous strings and slower vocals. Finally, the album closes with Palomino – easily the most uplifting and joyous final track on any album I’ve heard in years – and leaving listeners hopeful for the future as the road stretches out…
Palomino is an outstanding album filled to the brim with gorgeous tunes and vocals. It is brilliant music, filled with love, and tenderness, hopefully inspiring all who listen with joy.
Rating: 9/10
Favourite track: Palomino
Andrew Reviews 