“LIVE AT THE RYMAN”: Band of Horses
Beginning as a rock outfit in 2004, Band of Horses was catapulted into alternative stardom on the back of iconic singles “The Funeral” and “No One’s Gonna Love You.” Likened to The Decemberists and Bon Iver, lead singer Ben Bridwell’s fragile, emotive vocals take center stage. Released on February 12, “Live at the Ryman” features a ten–song acoustic set. Stripped of Band of Horse’s layered instrumentals and reverb–laden vocals, Bridwell’s voice elevates the band’s haunting, spare lyrics. “Everything’s Gonna Be Undone” is quietly powerful and, like the rest of the album, has a sound that lingers well beyond the last notes.
Grade: B+ Download: “The Funeral”
Sounds best when: Immersing yourself in the desolate sadness of Math 114
