Traveller and Fortune - Traveller and Fortune (30/11/2012)
The Adelaide five piece newest release of self-titled album, Traveller And Fortune showcases the many talents of each member. All of the members are multi-instrumentalists, from basic band instruments to the instruments that aren’t usually used in modern music. But this Indie Folk and Roots band definitely bring something new to the table. Something creative and something refreshing.
Traveller And Fortune have found a nice balance between guitar and sax, double bass and mandolin, harmonica and vocals. The wide range of instruments used on their latest album, though well composed, does lack something. It cannot be described anything other than, oomph. But that doesn’t mean they haven’t created a fantastic LP.
Traveller And Fortune is a bittersweet album, with folky and subtle tracks, with many of the songs best described as “pretty”. The most notable track on the album being Letter To Japan, with the mix of xylophone and a nice guitar riff. The backing vocals are very sweet and are used throughout the album to compliment the vocals of front men, Tom West, whose sweet crooning is beautifully used. His falsetto in Song Of Stone is mesmerising and a lovely ballad. The saxophone solo in this track was also incorporated well into the sweet song.
Many of the tracks are based around falling in love and beautiful landscapes. Jonathan’s Farm and Flying both describe places in South Australia, as well as sing descriptive surroundings. It leaves the imagination to run wild and visualisation these beautifully described places, but also being with that special someone.
Listening through the album, it can be seen that most of the tracks possess that intricate guitar work, Little Plastic People and My Mathematician can make that clear to listeners. My Mathematician can also nearly make one appreciate maths a little bit more than they did. Nearly, and that’s saying something.
The sweetest song on the whole album would be a fight between Flying and Song Of Stone. Stripped back tracks with guitar, piano and backing vocals over West’s gentle serenades are truly enthralling. Both tracks have their own special instrumental solo, which probably contributes to the very lengthy songs.
Taller Than The Santos is one of the more upbeat songs on the album and also has the largest use of instruments. Wedding Cemetery is also one of the other upbeat songs on the album which can be likened to a sort of wedding march during the chorus’s.
Traveller And Fortune’s first self-titled album is a fantastic representation of their multitalented members. The album is bittersweet and folky with a little bit of quirk. It is sure that Traveller And Fortune won’t be doing shows in low lit bars of Adelaide for much longer. Hopefully their next album will possess more experimentation of their talents.
Elizabeth Alderslade
Traveller And Fortune have found a nice balance between guitar and sax, double bass and mandolin, harmonica and vocals. The wide range of instruments used on their latest album, though well composed, does lack something. It cannot be described anything other than, oomph. But that doesn’t mean they haven’t created a fantastic LP.
Traveller And Fortune is a bittersweet album, with folky and subtle tracks, with many of the songs best described as “pretty”. The most notable track on the album being Letter To Japan, with the mix of xylophone and a nice guitar riff. The backing vocals are very sweet and are used throughout the album to compliment the vocals of front men, Tom West, whose sweet crooning is beautifully used. His falsetto in Song Of Stone is mesmerising and a lovely ballad. The saxophone solo in this track was also incorporated well into the sweet song.
Many of the tracks are based around falling in love and beautiful landscapes. Jonathan’s Farm and Flying both describe places in South Australia, as well as sing descriptive surroundings. It leaves the imagination to run wild and visualisation these beautifully described places, but also being with that special someone.
Listening through the album, it can be seen that most of the tracks possess that intricate guitar work, Little Plastic People and My Mathematician can make that clear to listeners. My Mathematician can also nearly make one appreciate maths a little bit more than they did. Nearly, and that’s saying something.
The sweetest song on the whole album would be a fight between Flying and Song Of Stone. Stripped back tracks with guitar, piano and backing vocals over West’s gentle serenades are truly enthralling. Both tracks have their own special instrumental solo, which probably contributes to the very lengthy songs.
Taller Than The Santos is one of the more upbeat songs on the album and also has the largest use of instruments. Wedding Cemetery is also one of the other upbeat songs on the album which can be likened to a sort of wedding march during the chorus’s.
Traveller And Fortune’s first self-titled album is a fantastic representation of their multitalented members. The album is bittersweet and folky with a little bit of quirk. It is sure that Traveller And Fortune won’t be doing shows in low lit bars of Adelaide for much longer. Hopefully their next album will possess more experimentation of their talents.
Elizabeth Alderslade