Folk blues bands are hard to place. Acoustic guitars backed by sensitive rhythm players hold the structure together. A voice like an old friend begins to weave a story you feel could be yours as the steel guitar cuts through your mind, sending you to a happy place where the world makes sense. Veteran performers Fruitionformed by Jay Cobb Anderson (vocals, lead guitar, harmonica), Kellen Asebroek (vocals, rhythm guitar, piano), Jeff Leonard (bass), Tyler Thompson (drums, banjo), and Mimi Naja (vocals, mandolin, electric and acoustic guitar) from Portland, Oregon. How to make mistakes is a collection of songs that take us on a journey. The entire album is like a great night out at your favorite bar or a trusted companion for a road trip. The songs range from soulful ballads to up-tempo folk songs and even one with a Polynesian twist.
The songs are arranged as if they were a live performance. We start with a solid ballad with a touch of blues. Solitary work, The path takes a turn towards the first fast-paced personal observation. Scars. How much can the human psyche bear alone? What drives us to keep going? Questions posed without conclusion allow us to reflect. Now we move perfectly into tranquility. Saturday night. The band used Saturday night As we previewed the album a few weeks ago, the response was very warm. The song will have you singing and moving to the music as we explore Saturday nights of the past and wonder what the future holds.
As we transition to the middle of our journey, the song’s tempo and temperament swing back and forth like a zigzag path. The upbeat ballad Get lost It takes us away from the hectic congestion of the city to the solitude and tranquility offered to those who travel to the peaceful forest. can you tell me It brings us back to realistic reflections. Looking for answers from below, how can we obtain answers to life’s inconceivable questions?
Playful and smiling Never change gives us a hopeful view of mature childhood. We are all connected to the narrator, and he unites us with thoughts of home, family, and the paths we all walk together. Now, slowing down, Still It brings a necessary introspective moment to the scene, but at the same time is in keeping with the overall feel of the whole. The price of good advice He asks rhetorical questions and gives tacit advice. We age and reason our way into financial ruin, but why? The answer is both puzzling and obvious.
The band gives us a scenic takeoff with a gospel touch. One by one. Sad and poignant, the theme is dark, relevant and timely. We feel better with the transition, exactly as intended in folk and blues music, the resolution of shared tragic events. With our feet tapping and our spirits uplifted, we enjoy the lovely ballad. Made to break. Mimi Naja’s cheerful voice takes us into her personal space and lets us know that everything will be okay as we get closer to our destination. Here we are told that it is allowed to make mistakes and that we must learn to make them, as the title suggests.
The final tracks sum up our journey and bring resolution to the experience. It’s hard to make money It’s a small mockery of reality. The “man” is always looking for money, but he doesn’t give us any real way to get it in the amount we need. We can’t argue when we get to the last inspirational clue. The closer we get, the more we get. Take it back, conjures up flavours of Tedeschi Trucks or Reba McEntire. You’ll imagine the room on its feet as the powerful chorus soars towards the end with a “how do you like me now?” message to the masses. The gig is over, the journey is complete, but you want more. The band hears your singing and comes back for one more before sending you back on your way. Tucked away on track 13 is an absolute gem titled When all is said and done Like an encore, the song, which sits just outside the album’s boundaries, has an island feel to it. Uplifting and full of positive energy, the soft vocal track serves as a perfect postscript to our journey.
A fantastic album that deserves a place in your collection and also in your head. How to make mistakes will be released on August 23 and is available for pre-order.
