The trio of Harry and Richard Grace and Dave Needham are hard to describe, but that’s never a bad thing when it comes to music.
Thanks to poetically-solid lyrics, catchy guitar riffs and Harry Needham’s eccentric, but beautiful voice, Tumbler has something special here in “You Said.â€
“Bueller†is by far the best song on the track, as Harry seems to flow in a lyrical way that would make both Dylan and Lou Reed proud, but with a sway-inducing way that makes the song more radio-friendly than you’d think. Make no mistake, this track has folk elements, but there’s more “oomph†to the sound, like an English Americana- deep and polished. The main guitar-riff is uber catchy, but there’s plenty of slowdown and diversity in the track.
“Break or Fall,†is another amazing track that has a harder rock feel to it, but one that again, Harry Needham steals the show with. His almost screaming “Break or Fall,†at several points of the song is charismatic and pulls the listener in every time. Add in a juicy guitar line and consistent drum work and it feels more like an ‘80s John Cougar Mellencamp track than something from a band rooted in folk. If anything, it proves how diverse the band is and just how deep their sound is.
Other tracks the likes of “Rowan Tree,†“Moments†and “London Girl†have more folk and story-based appeal, but there’s the consistent solid guitar work that makes them catchy. You’ll definitely find them stuck in your head at some point if you give the album a chance. Of them all, “Rowan Tree,†has a beautiful lullaby appeal to it. It’s something you can definitely sing a child to sleep to.
A surprise track “Don’t Think Twice (She Says) has more of a funk-edge to it and it’s hear, with the multiple instrumentation that you get a great idea of the band’s full potential. Feeling like The Cure here, Tumbler has plenty of balance. This is something that will ensure there’s a track on the album for everyone, but mellow folk fans, to balladeers and even stoners looking for some extra funk. “Flowers and Miracles†is also another surprise, as it feels rooted in the Dylan style, with plenty of country and even bluegrass odes in it, with harmonica and a strong lyrical base. Overall, it’s another track that’ll induce smiles.
Because of their ability to drastically change their sound, but still maintain a smooth lyrical base, Tumbler’s “You Said,†is an album for not only lovers of folk and hipster tunes, but anyone that wants sound with real depth.
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