17. Blind Pilot - We Are the Tide
I finally bought Blind Pilot's '08 release this year after becoming addicted to a couple songs I had from them, since '08. It became one of my favorite albums to listen to this year and I was ecstatic when I saw they released a new album in September. Based out of Portland, Oregon, this, now six-piece to nine piece, is fronted by Israel Nebeker. Nebeker's vocals lay on top of the music with perfect precision. They cut through their charming harmonies like a satin-laced knife and the laid back drums jazz drums only emphasize this point. Strings and a dulcimer are also used, it's so expansive, yet so simplistic. This is headphones music at its finest, but I play these guys all the time.
Blind Pilot :: 'New York' via @liveset from Blind Pilot on Vimeo.
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I saw them in Chicago in November and it was amazing. They covered "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down."
ReplyDeleteVery lucky...can't believe I missed them in Dallas. I bet they're incredible.
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