Adele & Glenn – Carrington Street (28/05/2012)
Carrington Street, the debut album of Brisbane local Adele & Glenn brings together a perfect blend of both Adele and Glenn’s song writing and musical talents. The album has been pieced together with an eclectic mix of instruments, new and old, and the luxury of a deadline free timeline, leaving us with a quirky and highly original album.
The album’s unusual sound features strong pop and folk influences, which are developed through the vocal tracks and the instrumental choices. The restraint of the drums, along with the choice of lighter percussion instruments carries through the tracks as a subtle rhythm underneath the songs. The melodies are played on acoustic guitar and highlight the folk influences in the song writing, and compliment both Adele and Glenn’s vocals.
The first single of the album, I Dreamt I Was A Sparrow, certainly highlights Adele & Glenn’s quirky approach to their music. Opening with Adele Pickering’s vocals and a rather interesting array of percussion instruments, the track brings an original approach to pop music. The introduction of Glenn’s vocals, working through as a harmony, add a level of complexity to this track. And with the later inclusion of guitar and synthesizer parts, this track finishes off as a subtle yet powerful introduction to the album.
With both Adele and Glenn swapping the lead vocals between tracks, each song has a feel different from those before and after it. Auntie Nelly, with Adele’s vocals, plays as a very light and subtle track, with harmonies in the backing vocals and only light acoustic guitar and some percussion as accompaniment. In contrast, Glenn’s tracks, including Rescue, boast heavier percussion and more restrained harmonies, matching the heavier tone of Glenn’s vocals over the track.
Adele & Glenn journey into the country genre with the 9th track of the album, titled Happiness. The track opens with a simplified bass line and a harmonica, and a steel string acoustic guitar coming in, creating the country style of music. Adele and Glenn’s vocals in this song work together to create a vocal blend, complete with a country twang to their accents that further develops the genre of this track. While working in a new genre so late in an album may seem a risky step, their quirky take on the country genre has created a track complimentary to the rest of the album.
Coming from the rhythm section of The Go-Betweens, Adele & Glennhave brought forward an album of their own with an interesting approach to the pop music genre. Their eclectic mix of instruments and musical influences along with their organic approach to song writing highlights their talent and passion for music. For anyone looking for a new sound to pick up, Carrington Street would certainly be a great place to start.
Bethany Williams
The album’s unusual sound features strong pop and folk influences, which are developed through the vocal tracks and the instrumental choices. The restraint of the drums, along with the choice of lighter percussion instruments carries through the tracks as a subtle rhythm underneath the songs. The melodies are played on acoustic guitar and highlight the folk influences in the song writing, and compliment both Adele and Glenn’s vocals.
The first single of the album, I Dreamt I Was A Sparrow, certainly highlights Adele & Glenn’s quirky approach to their music. Opening with Adele Pickering’s vocals and a rather interesting array of percussion instruments, the track brings an original approach to pop music. The introduction of Glenn’s vocals, working through as a harmony, add a level of complexity to this track. And with the later inclusion of guitar and synthesizer parts, this track finishes off as a subtle yet powerful introduction to the album.
With both Adele and Glenn swapping the lead vocals between tracks, each song has a feel different from those before and after it. Auntie Nelly, with Adele’s vocals, plays as a very light and subtle track, with harmonies in the backing vocals and only light acoustic guitar and some percussion as accompaniment. In contrast, Glenn’s tracks, including Rescue, boast heavier percussion and more restrained harmonies, matching the heavier tone of Glenn’s vocals over the track.
Adele & Glenn journey into the country genre with the 9th track of the album, titled Happiness. The track opens with a simplified bass line and a harmonica, and a steel string acoustic guitar coming in, creating the country style of music. Adele and Glenn’s vocals in this song work together to create a vocal blend, complete with a country twang to their accents that further develops the genre of this track. While working in a new genre so late in an album may seem a risky step, their quirky take on the country genre has created a track complimentary to the rest of the album.
Coming from the rhythm section of The Go-Betweens, Adele & Glennhave brought forward an album of their own with an interesting approach to the pop music genre. Their eclectic mix of instruments and musical influences along with their organic approach to song writing highlights their talent and passion for music. For anyone looking for a new sound to pick up, Carrington Street would certainly be a great place to start.
Bethany Williams