Zach Russell * Where The Flowers Meet The Dew [New CD]

Zach Russell * Where The Flowers Meet The Dew [New CD] Carlboro Records, 2023 Media: Mint, New CD Sleeve: Mint, Factory Sealed Once again joining forces with up-and-coming producer Kyle Crownover (Adeem the Artist), this ten-song effort never takes it's foot off the gas pedal. Dominant themes of wrestling with mortality, pondering reincarnation, and finding that ever-elusive feeling of contentment in this life weave gracefully through. The first half of the record is filled with traditional waltzes ("I Thought I Was the Trees", "Take Me Back to Tennessee"), haunting electric folk ("What You Want Comes to You"), and 60's R&B style ("Milk & Honey") cuts. It's deep, mellow, and the lyrics are contemplative. It draws you in while not letting the listener get too comfortable. Beginning with the aforementioned rip-roaring lead single, the back half of the record brings with it an altogether different vibe. Greasy, distorted guitar licks pepper the back half of Where the Flowers Meet