Taking a coffee house open mic night for a spin, I was treated to a little bit of unprocessed indie folk. I almost thought I should start clicking in appreciation (much like poetry jams) but I just listened on. After the Spanish only intro track, the album follows the story that its raw guitars and gentle indie singing start to form. The folky storytelling style is a staple throughout the album which is good if you are looking to vibe out in smoke filled pubs, but bad because if you are looking for a pick up that will raise your heart rate, you won't find it here.

   This album feels like a beautifully painted picture. It's inspiring to look at, it follows a steady theme of gentleness through out, and can stand the test of time. But just as much as a picture, after getting used to it (which will happen fast with this CD) you probably won't return to look to it very much. You also never get past the really slow rhythm, which may be heaven for some (who enjoy meandering folk), but hell for those who are stuck on faster genres.