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Sinclair's debut performance is a powerhouse of intricate musicianship. Featuring the intimate song-writing style of Jacob Morris on guitar and vocals that seamlessly blends folk and rock, "Stories of this Land" orbits between grooving and brooding while always remaining sincere. Joshua Morris' fanciful electric violin stylings are a welcome change to the current trend in the industry, having been influenced by a number of sources, including Eileen Ivers and Mike McCready. The rhythm section provided by bassist Matthew Everhart and drummer Shirazette Tinnin is always solid and tasteful. The real heart of the band, however, is the relationship between Matthew and Joshua. Fast friends ever since Joshua shot Matthew in the head in 5th grade, the two come from very different backgrounds but choose to use that diversity to create new and wonderful styles of music. Matt's talents (and they are considerable) lie in composition, and seeing new patterns emerging from old paths. He is adept at using music theory to create a universal aesthetic, thereby attempting to relate to all people. His sense of timing and sonic layering is well-honed and yet intuitive. The best thing about Matt's additions to the band is that they never seem forced - they feel like a natural extension of the song, even when the listener would never have thought about it that way before. Joshua serves to add levity to the group, as well as fuel for Matt's fire. He has a grand ear for harmony and uses these to add texture to the existing melodies. Plus, he has a sweet ass. Joshua and Jacob are brothers and grew up in Austin, TX before moving to North Carolina as teenagers and teamed up with Matthew Everhart. Later, while attending Appalachian State, Matthew met and introduced Shirazette Tinnin, a burgeoning percussionist from the Burlington Area. Sinclair was born in April, 2000. Since then they have played throughout the Carolina region, and recorded a few EPs here and there. "Stories of this Land" represents their first studio collaboration. -editorial review Sinclair's music is surprising and beautiful without missing a good opportunity to rock their .... off. They have enough technical prowess on their instruments that it's a pleasure when they just jam for a while; when the complex and interesting arrangements reach orchestral heights, it's stunning to realize there's only four people in this funky folk rock quartet. Guitar, violin, bass, and drums combine here with musical generosity and flair. The lyrics address the normal hopes and heartaches, but with a quirky eye for the half-remembered detail. The two brothers in the band, Jacob and Joshua Morris, alternate or share the vocals, and their voices blend and harmonize with an artistry not often demonstrated by lead singers of rock bands these days. It's smart for them to have two singers in this group, anyway, as they can achieve a different tone with each song. Jacob's voice has the rougher quality of a night spent thinkin' and drinkin', a bit reminiscent of Rufus Wainwright, while Joshua has a hauntingly pure tenor that takes on a snappy edge when a faster song demands it. As a person who has to sing in the car, and who is easily bored by repetitive chords and obvious phrasing, I attest to the fact that Sinclair can be put on repeat on a cross country drive and gets better with each round. -fan review (obviously) Check out the artist's website: http://www.sinclair411.com Track List: 1. White Washed Windows 2. BillBoard 3. Memorial Day 4. Not the Last One 5. Sprezzatura 6. Between America + Me 7. Big Red Sun Blues 8. Okay 9. FistFights [a Love Song] 10. Streetlights + Ginger Ale 11. Take Me Out Tonight Suggested CDs:Other Genres:
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