Wrap Your Bones
Arcelia
When the word Arcelia
is translated from Spanish into English, it means treasure chest;
although the band of the same name's debut album Wrap Your Bones
is perhaps best described as a quasi-modernist, acoustic collection
of thirteen love songs – all of which eventually worm their way
into the sub-conscious filing cabinets of your mind.
While
the lush and ethereal acoustic guitar(s) of prime writer Gavin
Alexander does its utmost to procure the listener, it is nevertheless
the combination of all three members - Teresa Gallagher on
vocals/percussion and continuing Flying Picket (forgive them Lord for
they know not...) Simon Foster on vocals/cajon - that truly bequeaths
those with an ear, as well as a penchant for subtlety, with the full
picture.
Whether
it's the folk induced, Prefab Sproutesque melody of 'Cupid' (not to
be confused with Sam Cooke's song of the same name) or the suave,
shimmering soul of 'Blossom;' created herein is a musical journey
that's as much worth investigating as it is dripping with potential.
David
Marx
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