Howth is the duo of Carl Creighton and Blake Luley. They released their new self titled album via the name your own price method on bandcamp. I took a listen, and it’s a very impressive album. They recorded it in a makeshift basement recording studio. The result is a raw and emotional album that is as real as they come.
Immediately upon hearing the captivating riffs of opener “Cooperstown”, I knew I was in for a treat. At first, I thought it sounded a lot like Fleet Foxes. It’s folky, but not in the traditional sense. It’s a lot darker and moodier. What followed next was “Needles and Pins”, arguably the best song on the album. It’s just good songwriting, plain & simple. Please give it a listen. I promise you won’t be disappointed.
The album dances around murky territories, while somehow sounding uplifting at the same time. “Hecksher Field #3″ sounds very Simon & Garfunkel, it’s almost scary (in a good way).
As a whole, this is an album you shouldn’t sleep on. They’re giving it away for free, but you can also buy it from them for $10. It’s hand made, and limited to 60 copies. Head to their bandcamp page for more info.
[mp3]: Howth – Needles and Pins
[mp3]: Howth – Hecksher Field #3
You can also stream the entire album below:
