We Come from the Same Place
This critically acclaimed twee-pop group starring ukulele player/singer Elizabeth Morris and bassist/fellow Australian Bill Botting create simple, straightforward guitar-based pop songs. Their guileless attack led *The New York Times* to call them a “less moody Belle & Sebastian,” and it serves them well on a third studio album that dares to continue down their familiar path undisturbed. The album highlights “Heartbeat,” “Bright Eyes,” and “History Lessons” shine a bit of the spotlight on guitarist Paul Rains—whose clean, shiny lines only switch to distorted riffs when necessary (“Half Heart Necklace”)—and on drummer Michael Collins, who holds the group together with true economy.
The title of Allo Darlin's third album sums up the comforts of the music within nicely: it’s a warm, deeply rooted, familiar statement indicative of a real, earned connection. Lead singer Elizabeth Morris' world-building lyricism culminates in frank, tightly written kernels of wisdom that sneak up on you and take your breath away.
The title of Allo Darlin's third album sums up the comforts of the music within nicely: it’s a warm, deeply rooted, familiar statement indicative of a real, earned connection. Lead singer Elizabeth Morris' world-building lyricism culminates in frank, tightly written kernels of wisdom that sneak up on you and take your breath away.
Check out our album review of Artist's We Come From the Same Place on Rolling Stone.com.
Check out our album review of Artist's We Come From the Same Place on Rolling Stone.com.
The juxtaposition between the lyrics and the music may be initially jarring, but on repeated listens makes perfect sense.
The juxtaposition between the lyrics and the music may be initially jarring, but on repeated listens makes perfect sense.
Review of Allo Darlin' Album 'We Come From The Same Place' by Doug Bleggi, out October 7 on Slumberland Records, the first single is "Romance and Adventure"
Review of Allo Darlin' Album 'We Come From The Same Place' by Doug Bleggi, out October 7 on Slumberland Records, the first single is "Romance and Adventure"