Streets of Laredo Will Drive Their Fans Wild With Latest Release

Streets of Laredo (“SoL”) is a six-piece indie folk rock band based in Brooklyn by way of New Zealand, where siblings Dan (vocals, electric and acoustic guitar), Dave (drums and backing vocals) and Sarahjane Gibson (vocals and percussion) formed the group in 2010.  ​Wild​ is the band’s sophomore release, and their fans should be thrilled with the effort, which drops today. 

Wild​ contains 11 fascinating tracks, beginning with the title track, which features the incredible vocals of Sarahjane and the harmonies of her brothers Dan and Dave.  It will capture you with its intensity as it builds to a climax with the band proclaiming, “Let’s show them wild.”  The vocals are perfectly paired with an underlying musicality that brings out the best in those vocals.  Kudos to the other three members – Cameron Deyell on electric guitar and backing vocals, Sean McMahon on bass and Andrew McGovern on trumpet, synth and percussion – for rounding out the sound to create something that will endure.

The album is produced by John Agnello, who has previously done marvelous work on albums by Kurt Vile, Sonic Youth and Dinosaur, Jr.  The album was recorded at Dreamland Studios in upstate New York, after preproduction work in Brooklyn.  Agnello finds a way to bring out the best in the band, giving them cross-over appeal.

The album has already spawned two singles, “99.9%” and “Silly Bones,” which are tracks 7 and 3, respectively, and the rest of the tracks are as equally radio friendly.  Dan and Sarahjane trade off on the lead vocals, and that seems to work for this band.  In many ways, this band reminds this writer of a cross between Mumford & Sons and Nickel Creek, with its emphasis on musicality rather than vocals.

This is a splendid album which should keep SoL’s fans happy while also enticing new fans to check them out.  We are proud to highly recommend this release.