Roots-rock that will delight.
Heavy Feather may be a new group, but the music they create is so timeless that when listening to their debut album Débris & Rubble, it sounds familiar and welcoming in the best way. The Swedish group consists of veteran musicians Lisa Lystam, Matte Gustavsson, Morgan Korsmoe and Ola Göransson and they credit bands such as Cream and Lynyrd Skynyrd as their inspiration. The classic roots rock influences are very noticeable throughout the album, but Heavy Feather is able to maintain their own unique sound as well. The accumulation is a beautiful record that any fan of the genre will surely enjoy.
The album begins with the title song “Débris & Rubble,” a short track that simply features a catchy guitar riff and the group singing “oh.” Lystam’s vocals shine beautifully, as the strength of her vocal range is exemplified well. The track is truly an intro track, with the next song “Where Did We Go” being the first true song on the album. Lystam is an incredible lead vocalist. Her voice is full of soul and emotion, perfectly fitting the roots rock style the group is aiming for. The lyrics speak to a friendship ended over mutual feelings of attraction, “Was falling in love but you told me right from the start, oh darling/ we would just hurt each other.” It’s a catchy and relatable song that listeners will enjoy.
Some of the notable songs on the album are “Dreams,” “Tell Me Your Tale” and “Hey There Mama.” “Dreams” sounds much like the previous songs, but the chorus is softer and more soulful. The gentle sound of the chorus is ironic considering the somewhat creepy lyrics: “I have dreams at night/ sneaking down the stairs/ knocking on your door/ fulfilling your nightmares.” “Tell Me Your Tale” definitely showcases the Lyrnyrd Skynyrd influence of the group: it’s a slower song, and Lystam’s vocals are beautiful. This track is arguably the best song on the album, simply due to how perfectly Lystam uses her vocals to drive the song forward. “Hey There Mama” is an upbeat song with a catchy drumbeat and a talented guitar solo towards the end. Out of all of the songs, it exemplifies the talents of all of the members of the group the best, showing that this bad is here to stay.
The album ends with “Whispering Things,” one of the more country sounding songs on the album, featuring a beautiful harmonica solo. Heavy Feather is a talented group that spans genres, and Débris & Rubble will surely be a hit. It is available for purchase now.
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