TCCDM Pulls One Out..."Skeleton Crew" - Madisen Ward And The Mama Bear (2015)
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"Skeleton Crew" - Madisen Ward And The Mama Bear (2015 ) “All I need is a sip of cherry cola and pie.” Madisen Ward is a "know thyself" singer-songwriter who, together with Mama Bear , mixes up a fresh and timeless square of acoustic alt-folk rock that mesh beautifully. Madisen's lyrics are original, honest, and on the sleeve—simple but never throwaway. And m uch like Tom Waits or Geddy Lee, Madisen Ward also has a unique left-field vocal style that one will either embrace or defer. As for me, I found the vocal tones and harmonies so warm and comfortable that I easily forgot about it and just sat back and enjoyed the music. I didn't expect "Skeleton Crew" to rent so much space on my turntable, but the duo's debut is a good one. I have nothing that sounds like this. The album is dusted with atmosphere—haunting one minute, uplifting the next. This may be a Kansas City son-and-mother act, but ...