Warm in the Wake
American Prehistoric Livewire
Being indie and sincere is a tough line to straddle, but Atlanta-based quartet Warm in the Wake walks that tightrope admirably on its debut LP. Blending shimmering, space-pop with country-fried Americana, the 15 tracks on American Prehistoric strike a fine balance between the lush psychedelia of the Flaming Lips and the folksy flavor of cosmic cowboys the Byrds. Slow-burners like “Airport Girl” and “Reservoir” mix seamlessly with rockers like “Pawn Shop Heart” and “She’d Never Seen It,” frontman Christopher Rowell’s warm, inviting vocals the central stitch binding the album together. But the unsung hero has to be keys guru Daniel Barker, whose otherworldly synth instrumental jams transport American Prehistoric from being just another cynical indie rock album to a precocious compilation of beautiful soundscapes and thoughtful meditations on America in the 21st century.
By Andy Tennille
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