{"id":27940,"date":"2013-07-06T13:48:32","date_gmt":"2013-07-06T13:48:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alreadyheard.com\/staging\/album-review-larry-and-his-flask-by-the\/"},"modified":"2018-03-17T15:18:16","modified_gmt":"2018-03-17T15:18:16","slug":"album-review-larry-and-his-flask-by-the","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alreadyheard.com\/staging\/album-review-larry-and-his-flask-by-the\/","title":{"rendered":"Album Review: Larry and His Flask – By the Lamplight"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"image\"The back story to Oregon\u2019s Larry and His Flask<\/strong> began in traditional punk rock three-piece foundations. By 2011, several albums into their career, the band took a huge stylistic overhaul, with additional faces added to the repertoire; this was found on fourth full length \u2018All That We Know.\u2019<\/em> Now a band of six members, Larry and His Flask<\/strong> continue to relish in their bluegrass-fuelled folk-punk with new full length \u2018By the Lamplight.\u2019<\/em><\/p>\n

The main draw of this record is how multi-layered it is in its flow and sound. Soul, bluegrass, folk and punk provide a delightful twist, whilst the mix of instruments, including harmonica, mandolin, violin, banjo and brass, bounce off of each other wonderfully. Further evidence to this multi-layering can be found in the rhythm and tempo in each song. \u2018Out of Print\u2019<\/em> and \u2018Home of the Slave\u2019<\/em> feature fast, light-hearted riffs and an energy originating from a 50s radio station.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

The gypsy-esque \u2018Log, Heat and Ash\u2019<\/em> has a certain graceful dance to it, as it is led by a mandolin and banjo on either side. \u2018Barleywine Bump\u2019<\/em> starts off with lo-fi vocals upon a slow jam, which accelerates into a whimsical fun tempo. Meanwhile, songs like \u2018Come from You\u2019<\/em> disguise themselves as solo reflective acoustic numbers, but eventually creeping sounds including keys, harmonious backing vocals and percussion burst out in full swing.<\/p>\n

Whilst the delivery of the music is the crucial draw to Larry and His Flask<\/strong>, the focal point of the band should be accredited to the vocal delivery. Ian Crook sounds great, giving a fine balance that is of a humble and gentle nature. All the while the backing vocals give that extra “oomph”, adapting to the tempo and rhythm of each song.<\/p>\n

As a record, \u2018By the Lamplight\u2019<\/em> provides a striking introduction to the outfit known as Larry and His Flask<\/strong>. Their mix of bluegrass, folk, punk and soul along with the many instruments they utilise offers a delightful listening session to one\u2019s senses. If you\u2019re stuck in that deprived state and appetite for fun, then switch this record on and let the music whisk you away.<\/p>\n

4\/5<\/p>\n

\u2018By the Lamplight\u2019<\/em> by <\/span>Larry and His Flask<\/strong> is out now on <\/span>Xtra Mile Recordings<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Larry and His Flask<\/strong> links: <\/span>Facebook<\/span><\/a>|<\/span>Website<\/span><\/a>|<\/span>Twitter<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Words by Aaron Lohan (@ooran_loohan<\/a>)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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