Madison Violet’s new album No Fool For Trying was just released by True North Records. The Canadian duo has toured with Indigo Girls and Ron Sexsmith among others. Their music blends the soft harmonies of traditional and Appalachian folk with modern Americana instrumentation.
The opener “The Ransom” has the sweet, high lonesome croon of Emmylou Harris or Gillian Welch.
“The Small of My Heart” seemed repetitive at first, but it’s a grower and is now my favorite track on the album. It’s the kind of love song I can’t help but sing along with.
“The Woodshop” is a subtle lost love tearjerker and “The Best Part of Your Love” is the standard my-man-drinks-too-much country weeper.
The rest of the album blends together in a pretty, melodic blur.
Madison Violet will perform at Mountain Stage on November 15th.
Madison Violet – The Small of My Heart (mp3 expired) *
*mp3 posted w/ permission of band’s PR rep
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