Envision something akin to Bob Dylan
singing songs written and arranged by
Bruce Springsteen. That’s the gist of All Across This Land, the return to form from
Portland’s acclaimed experimental quintet
whose repertoire spans everything from
metal to country/folk, despite labeling
themselves simply a conventional rock band. Eric Earley’s moonlight-dappled lyrics spread mile-wide smiles, but the best material on this album is loaded up front, leaving the record’s balance to slowly peter out. Still, one could do worse than soaking up this carefully crafted slice of Americana. – Andy Kaufmann
Album Review: Blitzen Trapper - "All Across This Land" (7/10)
