Album Review: David Trull 'Coin Toss'

Rooted in his love for The Allman Brothers, The Derek Trucks Band, and the blues, David Trull’s musical journey started in his native St. Louis, and continued through college where he began to develop his songwriting skills through Bourbon & Bitters, his college trio. Eventually, he released his first solo EP, Sowing Season, and after, quit his office job to embark on a 500-mile pilgrimage across France and Spain, composing his newest album, Coin Toss, in its entirety while on the journey.

The collection, which contains ten songs including "Dark Magic," where Trull notes, "It's truly tragic when living becomes just a habit,” blends thoughtful, often times existential, lyricism with gentle, alt-country/folk melodies. Whether about returning to a familiar place (“Welcome Home”), relationships (“Apple of My Eye,” “Beautiful World”) or something deeper (“Passing Phase”) Trull’s vocals, which recall one of my favorite bands, North Carolina’s The Connells, are earnest, familiar and comforting.

The album is rounded out with the wistful “Old Town,” the delightful “When You’re Around,” and the reflective “Another Day” such that no matter which side the coin lands on, you’ll win with Coin Toss as it’s one of those albums that draws you in and has you finding something new to enjoy with each successive listen. 

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