'Compost' Announces Release of Latest Album
The new album entitled 'Rustic Voyage' is the Austin
duo's second self-produced CD in as many years. The
EP includes 8 mostly original tracks with Patrick
Pressley on cello, Joseph Lafave on guitar/bass, and
special guest Tony Cruz on percussion. Heading into
the studio in May 2005, the band set out to record
some of their favorite live pieces, two of which
include the haunting lyrics and vocals of Lafave.
The album opens with a rendition of their upbeat,
middle-easternesque track, 'Trampin', which highlights
Cruz's professional percussion playing with layers of
tracks. This creates the full sound that Pressley and
Lafave have so long been craving. The energy
continues with a short but lively version of 'Soul
Revival' with Lafave's impassioned cry to humanity's
plight. Pressley's lyrical, if not flawed cello
playing are again featured on this album with such
tracks as 'Pendulum', 'Makebelieve', and 'Nicole',
backed by the beautiful fingerstyle guitar playing of
Lafave. Again the duo have fun singing together on
the track 'Runaway', with Lafave's autobiographical
lyrics about working with at-risk youth.
'Tarantella', a traditional Italian dance is a fun
interlude between more serious tracks and continues
the ecclectic world-music sound the band is known for.
The album closes with yet another dark and
underworldly song, 'No Way Out', which speaks to the
musicians' worldview and makes you wonder where they
are headed next.
The quality of the CD is ten steps above their
first, self-titled album which was recorded in their
friend's living room. Although it is shorter, the
professionality of the studio recording makes up for
what lacks in length. Pressley's photos of El
Salvador on the cover are a colorful supplement as
well.
Track List:
1. Trampin'
2. Soul in spirit
3. Pendulum
4. Run away
5. Make believe
6. Tarantella
7. Nicole
8. No way out
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