Could this be the most extended, confusing and silly band name ever? Probably, but its on Static Caravan, so that is no deterrent for me. It’s a mouthful, so for the purposes of this review they’ll be referred to as Tim & Sam… This is the second release from the Manchester based post-folk four piece act, perfectly suited for the Static Caravan label, after the debut EP on Full Of Joy Records.
Tim & Sam ooze enchanted melodies, rustic tones, sweet strings and pulsating drums portray a vibrancy yet pastoral simplicity, with influences from James Yorkston, Shady Bard and Sufjan Stevens. Their psych-folk flourishes and slow burning pastoral sounds have been championed by Elbow’s Guy Garvey, and the final track on this EP is actually an Elbow cover version, aptly.
A great EP from one of my favourite labels.
Wayne Stronell
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