Gillian Welch: The Harrow & The Harvest
Feb 16th, 2012 by mallen
“The music is steeped in the early country, bluegrass, and Appalachian mountain traditions that are her trademark –though it engages rock and roll and blues motifs albeit acoustically–while the melodies and lyrics reflect the darkness and melancholy of Gothic Americana. The Harrow & the Harvest is stunning for its intimacy, its lack of studio artifice, its warmth and its timeless, if hard won, songcraft. Its only equal in her catalog is Time (The Revelator), making it well worth the long wait.”–All Music Guide