It’s so hard to get back into your regularly scheduled daily tasks when you’ve had four days away from the internet and haven’t touched your keys for more than fifteen minutes during the holidays. I survived by reading an actual newspaper and failed at getting a head start on this week’s “must do” things like reviewing Blessed Feathers’ Order of the Arrow because there was apple pie and family time to be had. Now I’m home getting back to the grind. I’m far behind but at least I have the music of this indie outlet that remains heartfelt and true.
Before my trip to my hometown for turkey (even though I take one bite and am done), I listened to Order of the Arrow for a bit and was introduced to “Real Song for Emily” and decided that was best fit for a vinyl collection. It’s something people who like to feel the music would listen to. “Wild World” was ironic because it wasn’t wild at all, neither was “Leedo Ceedo” and “Pinecones & Children’s Gold”. When Jacquelyn takes the lead, the songs take on this appearance that’s both soft and ethereal.
When Donivan steps to the plate though, my favorite songs on the record were born. My ears went wild for “From the End of August till the Start of May” because it reminded them of The Tower and The Fool, and “Everyone I Love Is You,” not because of the mention of chocolate cake (although that was great), but because it had the most sincerity.
This Monday afternoon after a break isn’t getting easier but now that I’ve told you a little about Blessed Feathers, I can rest a bit easier. If you’re into music that comes from the soul of a folk musician, but cranked up a bit to make the words come across strong, then check out Order of the Arrow, out now.
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