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samantha crain a small death

7/25/2020

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​Samantha Crain (from the album A Small Death available on Ramseur Records)
Musically Samantha Crain is living somewhere between traditional folkie and experimental indie songwriter. Ambient pedal steel floats like a humid haze, passing by a horn section or fleeting harmonica, it is the instrumental surprises that give Samantha Crain’s latest release, A Small Death, some fun unpredictability that is alive on a recording both personal and serious. The two-time Native American Music Award winner knows how, where and when to fill in the gaps, adding some textures to an album that is experimental and full of exploration, proving Samantha Crain more than girl and guitar. 
A Small Death opens with “The Echo”, a cut high on lonely as the narrator craves a visual connection begging ‘could someone look me in the eye?’.
A sullen accordion lays a perfect foundation for the melancholic and soft “Joey” and the vocals on “Constructive Eviction” are innocent, warm whispers even as Samantha Crain defends herself against a claim she took a $20 bill. Her vocal tone makes you vote not guilty as Samantha Crain claims ‘I didn’t steal your money’, the lab coat on as the song transitions from Indie Folk to a second line street parade minus the bounce. “Garden Dove” opens with a jagged rhythm from the Indie Rock handbook before experimental Jazz jumps in as rhythmic, electronic blips live next to the wavy pedal steel in “Little Bits” ending A Small Death on an animated, upbeat high-note.
 
 
Listen and buy the music of Samantha Crain from AMAZON
 
For more information, please visit the Samantha Crain website
 
 

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