​Susto Stringband (from the album Susto Stringband, Volume 1

​Susto Stringband (from the album Susto Stringband, Volume 1

​Susto Stringband (from the album Susto Stringband, Volume 1 available on New West Records) (by Danny McCloskey)
The recent collaborative release from SUSTO frontman, Justin Osbourne, seems less like a side project than an expansion on the band’s brand. Recorded at Mitch Easter’s Fidelitorium Recordings in Kernersville, NC with Ryan Stigmon in the producer seat, the album is a joint effort with Asheville, NC string band, Holler Choir. Susto Stringband, Volume 1 showcases the words of Justin Osbourne and his continuing exploration of the human condition. The nine tracks are comprised of re-worked versions of cuts found on previous SUSTO releases as well as two new songs recorded solely for Susto Stringband, Volume 1. While citing challenges and pitfalls, each storyline contains inspiration wrapped in the sparkling sound of a string band. Promises are made when Susto Stringband pledges commitment in “Never Losing Me” while the rhythm of combined chord strums holds the troubled road each day can bring for “Life is Suffering” as Volume 1 offers a somber sonic frame to surround “God of Death”.
The album opens on the fast-track when “Mt. Caroline” begins the song cycle for Susto Stringband, Volume 1. Soft strums and a gentle note patterns gently cradle the exit plan in “Acid Boys” while a strong playing supports the memories of “Friends, Lovers, Ex-Lovers: Whatever” as Susto Stringband wear the “Double Crown” for an after-dark love song and “Rooster” works on doing better over a determined rhythm. (by Danny McCloskey)
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