Album Review: The Vogts Sisters 'Homeward'

The Vogts Sisters released their third album, Homeward, June 2016. The talented  duo unapologetically embrace the power of an acoustic guitar, a fiddle and flawless vocals in this ten track, self-produced  gem.  Sisters Maggie (fiddle and harmony vocals) and Abigale (acoustic guitar and lead vocals) write and sing songs about love and all the things, good and bad, that it engenders.  Strong Americana and Folk sensibilities are represented throughout in both the instrumentation and the stories told that are universal to the human condition. 

The power of true love and loyalty is honored in the opening song “Remain.” The aching, all-encompassing love for a child is beautifully recounted in “Emma’s Song” and the love of music and the inherent conflict between artistry and commercial success is conveyed through the timely “Maybe.”

Two of the many highlights on the album are “Once In A While” and “The Golden One.” The former deals with coping with feelings of longing and self- doubt in the wake of a breakup. “Once in a while I still wonder why I was so easy to leave.” The latter accurately describes the emotional aftermath of deceit and betrayal. “But the silver tongue will be leaving while the golden one’s still believing.”

The Vogts Sisters site Emmylou Harris, Allison Krauss and Gillian Welch as influences. I think any of the three would be happy to hear that.  I found their stories and vocals reminiscent of another fine duo, First Aid Kit as well.

Read more about them on their website at www.vogtssisters.com and download Homeward at Amazon or itunes.

Review by Harriett. Find her on Twitter here.

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