Album Review: Sinners & Saints 'On The Other Side'

-Tara

On March 10th, the North Carolina duo Sinners & Saints released their second full-length On The Other Side, a ten-track collection that features Bluegrass, Americana, and Appalachian Folk coupled with foot stomping melodies and sweet harmonies. Singer-guitarist Perry Fowler and bassist-multi-instrumentalist Mark Baran kick things off with the harmonica tinged “Up Like the Sun, Down Like the Rain” which rings of lament and sorrow, but quickly turn the tempo up with the jaunty, spiritual-esque “Whiskey Drinking” and the perky toe-tapper “Old Bones,” which emits a jug band feel.

The duo’s harmonies (which surprisingly recall They Might Be Giants) shine throughout including on the apologetic “Meant” as well as on “Carry On” a somber tune which conveys both an acceptance and disconnect about moving forward, while “Music Man” relates the life of a troubadour and the importance of connecting with your audience. On The Other Side is rounded out with two irresistible tunes, “The Way” and “Promise Land”, before closing, appropriately enough, with the trumpet-accented traveler “Ready To Go.” To hear tracks and purchase the album, visit HERE

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