This Frontier Needs Heroes Album Review

For some reason the words I am searching for to start this review will not come easy, and I have decided that's because everything about This Frontier Needs Heroes self titled album is difficult. Now, do not be turned off, please do read on because everyone of the 10 tracks is a little orgasm for your mind and ears. When I say difficult, I mean it is an album that is drenched in self reflection, so much so that is forces the listener to take a small peak inward which as we all know is not always the easiest thing to do. The Heroes, which is the brother/sister duo Brad and Jessica Lauretti, communicate their tales through haunting folk, rustic Americana, roots rock, and REAL blues by splattering them all over the album. The first track is a perfect example of the loathing that Brad is going through trying to find inner peace with the opening line, "How do I get this hatred out of my heart, how do I get this madness out of my mind." The duo enlists the help of Ivan Berko (bass), T.K. Webb (electric guitar), Tomchess (flute), and Gian Luca Zanin (violin) to create the perfect landscape and foundation for the Lauretti's angelic voices to soar to new heights. The two stand out songs are the one-two punch of "No More War," and "You Humble Me." The first is a rocking barn-burner with Grateful Dead inspired solo's and infectious hand claps, while the latter combines beautifully plucked acoustic guitars, banjo, and violin with Jessica's gorgeous background vocals. After his work with previous bands, The Pony Express and The Mountain Men, it sounds like the secret weapon Brad had been searching for to allow his music to really shine was none other than his sister. The next time your fumbling around for something to ease the transition from the party winding down and daylight creeping in, you would be hard pressed to find a better companion then This Frontier Needs Heroes.

Tracklist

1. FireFly

2. Leopard Eyes

3. No More War

4. You Humble Me

5. I Can't Do It All By Myself

6. Long Gone

7. Bend The Bow

8. Pardon Me

9. Imaginary Friend

10. My Way or The Highway

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