Blind Sighted Faith
The Dunwells
CD
Continuing Britain's recent fascination with Americana, five-piece Leeds outfit the Dunwells' debut album, Blind Sighted Faith, is an unashamedly retro affair which harks back to the early West Coast rock of Eagles and Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young. Recorded in Willie Nelson's Austin studio and produced by John Porter (Ryan Adams, Santana), its 11 tracks show little evidence of the band's West Yorkshire roots, with only the rousing nu-folk of opener "I Could Be a King" and the title track, a shimmering U2-esque ode to perseverance, deviating from their classic rock intentions. Resolutely old-school it may be, particularly on the vintage blues of "Follow the Road" and the gospel-tinged ballad "Oh Lord," but it's a pastiche they mostly pull off with conviction.
Tracklist:
- I Could Be A King
- Blind Sighted Faith
- So Beautiful
- Only Me
- Elizabeth
- Follow The Road
- Borrow Me
- Goodnight My City
- Hand That Feeds
- Dance With Me
- Oh Lord