Dark Water Rising CD
Dark Water Rising’s self-titled debut offers a moody, compelling mix that bridges musical genres and generations.
Dark Water Rising originally hails from Robeson County,
North Carolina, and credits their name as a reflection of their
upbringing. The dark water of the Lumber
River served as inspiration in naming the band, and the tracks in this album
prove to be similarly dark and mysterious at times, joyful and upbeat in
others. The band features the talents of
the Locklear family (Aaron [drums], Eric [bass], Corey [lead guitar], and Ciera
[keys/vocals]) with Charly Lowry and Brittany Jacobs completing the group on
vocals, guitar and saxophone. The ten
listed tracks (plus one bonus) present a compelling mix of a rock-n-roll, soul,
and traditional music, offering a stirring introduction to the music of Dark
Water Rising.
The album begins with the stark, stripped down "Opening
Ceremony," which segues into the moody, haunted "Over My Son." This track begins with a bluesy feel, before
venturing forth with a spiritual, gospel sensibility. The track morphs again, and vocals delivered with
calm assurance sound like a summons, calling one home for revival. This delightful song changes directions
frequently, and proves to be a highlight of the album. The melodious strain of cello frames the
vocals at the heart of "Find Away," and the closing measures of the song are
defined by lovely, urgent harmonies.
Soulful vocals remind of regret and lost love on "Hooked" and offer a
stirring, emotionally forthright portrait.
"BrownSkin" is a charged anthem, featuring big voices,
tribal rhythms and dynamic harmonies. "Same
Old Thing" provides another dose of urgent vocals and guitar, while "Love's
Mystery" provides a splash of power chords and rock-n-roll urgency. Piano lingers at the perimeter of "What About
Us," establishing a wistful, reflective tone.
This proves to be solid foundation for the track's three part harmonies,
and the song concludes with expressive guitar and vocals. "Subject to Change" proves to be a pensive,
thoughtful track highlighted by cello, and assured vocals. The album closes in placid waters, offering
an additional acoustic version of "Hooked" to close the album. An additional unlisted "mystery track" comes
to light after "Hooked," and this song features the dynamic, assured vocals
that characterize the album in general.
In reviewing the Dark Water Rising album, I am most
fascinated by the album's urgent vocals.
The tracks are imbued with the essence of swamp water, and a sense of
dark mystery pervades the album. The
musical compositions range from stripped down affairs like "The Opening
Ceremony" to robust numbers like "BrownSkin" and "Love's Mystery." The production qualities of the album prove
to be warm and inviting, and the album's vocals emanate from my Bose speakers
with ferocity and passion. A fan of
strong, heartfelt lyrics will find much to chew on in this album, as the tracks
all feature lovely, warm singing voices.
Dark Water Rising offers an excellent debut with the tracks in this
album, and I look forward to the band's future developments and musical
releases.
- J. Evan Wade
Dark Water Rising originally hails from Robeson County,
North Carolina, and credits their name as a reflection of their
upbringing. The dark water of the Lumber
River served as inspiration in naming the band, and the tracks in this album
prove to be similarly dark and mysterious at times, joyful and upbeat in
others. The band features the talents of
the Locklear family (Aaron [drums], Eric [bass], Corey [lead guitar], and Ciera
[keys/vocals]) with Charly Lowry and Brittany Jacobs completing the group on
vocals, guitar and saxophone. The ten
listed tracks (plus one bonus) present a compelling mix of a rock-n-roll, soul,
and traditional music, offering a stirring introduction to the music of Dark
Water Rising.
The album begins with the stark, stripped down “Opening
Ceremony,” which segues into the moody, haunted “Over My Son.” This track begins with a bluesy feel, before
venturing forth with a spiritual, gospel sensibility. The track morphs again, and vocals delivered with
calm assurance sound like a summons, calling one home for revival. This delightful song changes directions
frequently, and proves to be a highlight of the album. The melodious strain of cello frames the
vocals at the heart of “Find Away,” and the closing measures of the song are
defined by lovely, urgent harmonies.
Soulful vocals remind of regret and lost love on “Hooked” and offer a
stirring, emotionally forthright portrait.
“BrownSkin” is a charged anthem, featuring big voices,
tribal rhythms and dynamic harmonies. “Same
Old Thing” provides another dose of urgent vocals and guitar, while “Love’s
Mystery” provides a splash of power chords and rock-n-roll urgency. Piano lingers at the perimeter of “What About
Us,” establishing a wistful, reflective tone.
This proves to be solid foundation for the track’s three part harmonies,
and the song concludes with expressive guitar and vocals. “Subject to Change” proves to be a pensive,
thoughtful track highlighted by cello, and assured vocals. The album closes in placid waters, offering
an additional acoustic version of “Hooked” to close the album. An additional unlisted “mystery track” comes
to light after “Hooked,” and this song features the dynamic, assured vocals
that characterize the album in general.
In reviewing the Dark Water Rising album, I am most
fascinated by the album’s urgent vocals.
The tracks are imbued with the essence of swamp water, and a sense of
dark mystery pervades the album. The
musical compositions range from stripped down affairs like “The Opening
Ceremony” to robust numbers like “BrownSkin” and “Love’s Mystery.” The production qualities of the album prove
to be warm and inviting, and the album’s vocals emanate from my Bose speakers
with ferocity and passion. A fan of
strong, heartfelt lyrics will find much to chew on in this album, as the tracks
all feature lovely, warm singing voices.
Dark Water Rising offers an excellent debut with the tracks in this
album, and I look forward to the band’s future developments and musical
releases.
- J. Evan Wade
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North Carolina, and credits their name as a reflection of their
upbringing. The dark water of the Lumber
River served as inspiration in naming the band, and the tracks in this album
prove to be similarly dark and mysterious at times, joyful and upbeat in
others. The band features the talents of
the Locklear family (Aaron [drums], Eric [bass], Corey [lead guitar], and Ciera
[keys/vocals]) with Charly Lowry and Brittany Jacobs completing the group on
vocals, guitar and saxophone. The ten
listed tracks (plus one bonus) present a compelling mix of a rock-n-roll, soul,
and traditional music, offering a stirring introduction to the music of Dark
Water Rising.
The album begins with the stark, stripped down "Opening
Ceremony," which segues into the moody, haunted "Over My Son." This track begins with a bluesy feel, before
venturing forth with a spiritual, gospel sensibility. The track morphs again, and vocals delivered with
calm assurance sound like a summons, calling one home for revival. This delightful song changes directions
frequently, and proves to be a highlight of the album. The melodious strain of cello frames the
vocals at the heart of "Find Away," and the closing measures of the song are
defined by lovely, urgent harmonies.
Soulful vocals remind of regret and lost love on "Hooked" and offer a
stirring, emotionally forthright portrait.
"BrownSkin" is a charged anthem, featuring big voices,
tribal rhythms and dynamic harmonies. "Same
Old Thing" provides another dose of urgent vocals and guitar, while "Love's
Mystery" provides a splash of power chords and rock-n-roll urgency. Piano lingers at the perimeter of "What About
Us," establishing a wistful, reflective tone.
This proves to be solid foundation for the track's three part harmonies,
and the song concludes with expressive guitar and vocals. "Subject to Change" proves to be a pensive,
thoughtful track highlighted by cello, and assured vocals. The album closes in placid waters, offering
an additional acoustic version of "Hooked" to close the album. An additional unlisted "mystery track" comes
to light after "Hooked," and this song features the dynamic, assured vocals
that characterize the album in general.
In reviewing the Dark Water Rising album, I am most
fascinated by the album's urgent vocals.
The tracks are imbued with the essence of swamp water, and a sense of
dark mystery pervades the album. The
musical compositions range from stripped down affairs like "The Opening
Ceremony" to robust numbers like "BrownSkin" and "Love's Mystery." The production qualities of the album prove
to be warm and inviting, and the album's vocals emanate from my Bose speakers
with ferocity and passion. A fan of
strong, heartfelt lyrics will find much to chew on in this album, as the tracks
all feature lovely, warm singing voices.
Dark Water Rising offers an excellent debut with the tracks in this
album, and I look forward to the band's future developments and musical
releases.
- J. Evan Wade
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