John Weinland is one of those super-intimate, singer-songwriter-with-a-country-tint sort of bands that can’t possibly be reviewed without at least a nod to Nick Drake.
Now, I like my whispered music a little more weepy and a little less breathy, but given the relative popularity of Iron and Wine compared to (for example) Carissa’s Wierd, I think I may be in the minority on that one.
So, while their new record Demersville will never be one of my favorites, it might very well be one of yours if you’re on the other side of the fence for this one.
Check this one out for yourself, and head over to their website or myspace to stream a few more.