![]() Lacking Morrison’s interpretive nuance, Walker’s approach here, while certainly reminiscent of Astral Weeks and the like, is more akin to that of Jansch and, back stateside, Tim Buckley’s mystical folk jazz. Throughout, the music on Primrose Green has a meditative quality, hypnotically spiraling through extended instrumental passages and showcasing Walker’s vocals, now inhabiting a space somewhere between Morrison’s wordless grunts and Jansch’s utilitarian drawl. Amplifying his arrangements and infusing each with an unrelenting urgency, Walker shows dramatic growth as an artist over his last release, 2014’s All Kinds of You. Where that album largely featured subdued acoustic folk, Primrose Green is full of lush, urgent pastoral folk songs shot through with jazz underpinnings, often exploding with reckless abandon. The sprawling “Sweet Satisfaction,” in particular, turns into a manic, fuzzed out psych-folk freak-out, while “Love Can Be Cruel” builds to the mirror image of the latter’s frenzy, drawing to a more subdued conclusion. ![]() While the former finds Walker nearly growling the song’s “ I’d rather be dead” chorus, the latter relies more on a swift recitation of the lyrics against a decidedly British folk-inspired melody. While in sharp contrast stylistically, they feel very much of a whole and in keeping with Walker’s new sense of aural aesthetics. With the incorporation of jazz elements into his compositions (see “Summer Dress” and “Same Minds” in particular), comparisons to Drake and Buckley abound. Closer in tenor to the latter, Walker possesses more of the former’s earthbound sense of form and melody. “The High Road” especially carries echoes of Nick Drake’s “Cello Song” and finds Walker returning to more familiar environs, albeit with greater confidence and stronger arrangements.Ī declarative, assured statement, Primrose Green is a massive step forward both musically and artistically. ![]() Building exponentially on the promise of his earlier work, Walker’s sophomore album shows an artist finding confidence in a sprawling exploration of more song-based ‘60s British folk rock traditions. Far from mere pastiche, Primrose Green deftly secures a place within the ranks of its most direct influences, proving Walker as heir apparent to the Buckley/Jansch/Drake/Morrison mantle. These are big shoes, to be sure, but Walker seems more than up to the task.Every track on singer-songwriter Ryley Walker’s sophomore LP evokes a vivid setting of pristine pastoral beauty. ![]() The intricate fingerpicking that made his 2014 debut All Kinds of You a memorable listen drives the sparkling melodies and lush soundscapes on Primrose Green. There’s earnestness in Walker’s warble, exemplified in “Summer Dress” and “Sweet Satisfaction.” His influences of Americana, blues, jazz, and Celtic folk are fused together, creating dynamic and frenetic pieces throughout the album, but Walker’s heavy reliance on the charm and cadence of whimsical folk-rock troubadours from the late ’60s is obvious, and a bit disconcerting. “Pink oozes joy and optimism, and we’re loving it in all shades from soft candy hues to hot pinks.The fragmented lyrics (and arty double-exposed LP cover) that attempt to harken back to that time, while succeeding with the sense of dazed dreaminess, don’t quite completely connect with listeners on an intimate level. ”The color pink is trending across all categories this season,” says De Sole. Shopping for a timeless dress in a trendy color is an easy way to refresh your collection and luckily, there are tons for you to choose from, like sunshine yellow, lavender, and pink. ![]() While classic options like white dresses and linen dresses are everywhere this season, so too are a few select trendy colors for spring and summer 2023. What Colors are Trending For Summer 2023? “The perfect summer dresses also solve for the many weddings and summer events on the schedule! Romantic leaning, longer length ethereal gowns are on my must-have list,” says De Sole. While shopping for a new dress for every spring and summer wedding you’re invited to sounds fun, the real secret to being on the best-dressed list is re-invigorating something you already own with fresh accessories. “The best summer dresses can pair just as well with a simple flat for day as they can with a platform sandal for night.”Īdditionally, you should look for event dresses that can you can wear over and over again with ease. “Versatility is key,” agrees Rickie De Sole (opens in new tab), Women’s Fashion Director at Nordstrom. My rule of thumb: Look for a dress that you can wear for more than one occasion. If, like me, you’re not much of a dress-wearer during the other three seasons of the year, finding the right summer dress can be tricky. ![]()
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