Here at Mesmerized, we write about a great variety of records. Some are uber-polished, others more relatable and accessible. ‘Back Around Again’ belongs to the latter category; a simple yet nuanced album, it flourishes over Ned and Wendy the Band‘s acoustic flair and folk stylings, delivered with charm and elegance amidst a sea of light textures and evocative vocals. Hailing from Portland, the talented duo manages to create a magical atmosphere, wrapping the listeners in cathartic and vibrant musical energy.
Propped up by the pair’s acoustic guitar, the record completes itself with the help of blissful vocal harmonies, anthemic percussions and soft soundscapes, making for a final result that’s extremely eclectic and theatrical – at least at times. While the energy shifts from the highs of ‘There’s a Man on the Corner’ to the spiritual charge of ‘Marvelous Interlude’, overall the album is pretty consistent in its offering.
Speaking about the inspiration behind ‘Back Around Again’, Ned and Wendy the Band explain: “It captures the ups, downs, ins, and outs of moving to a new city, beginning a new marriage, finding a new community, and realizing that, somehow, this new road still leads back to the same place: home.”
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