Southeast Engine: Canary

Southeast Engine
Canary
Misra Records [2011]









Fire Note Says: Southeast Engine once again creates a thought provoking listen!

Album Review:
Athens Ohio band, Southeast Engine goes the concept route on their fifth full length Canary that tells the tale of an Appalachian family struggling through the Great Depression. Their quality Americana style is still in full effect, while they also incorporate pieces of bluegrass, gospel and a bluesy rock into their grand picture painted by solid songwriting. What works well on Canary is how these tales seem just as fitting today even though their subject matter is located well in the past. The driver behind this is frontman and chief songwriter Adam Remnant, as he not only sounds more confident then ever but his historical knowledge raises up out of the music and makes you a believer. The other key component here is that not all the songs on Canary are about strife nor are they folk sleepers, as "New Growth" offers hope, "At Least We Have Each Other" keeps the family going and "Summer And Her Ferris Wheel" cheerfully rocks along. This is the balance that Southeast Engine brings to the table as Canary is another solid entry into their catalog and showcases their talent for great storytelling, modern Americana and a passion for their surroundings!

Key Tracks: "Cold Front Blues", "At Least We Have Each Other", "New Growth"

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-Reviewed by Christopher Anthony