Hailing from Denver, Colorado, Paper Bird is a band that has been on the rise for a number of years now. Their latest self-titled release, off of Thirty Tiger/Son Of Thunder Records, is a record that will have listeners hooked on the first spin. The album is extra special for the group as they called upon the legendary John Oates to join them in the studio. The opening track “To The Light”, features a strong vocal performance by lead vocalist, Carleigh Aikins, showcasing her powerful voice. To the listener, this song rings true in life sometimes with the lyrics: “The world is full of broken hearts. The world is full of hard times.” Let’s be honest, we’re all going to go through some hardships at some point, but we just need to keep looking “to the light”. The track is a testament of how Paper Bird’s dedication to their craft has brought them to where they are today. Lending his masterful skills on guitar, Paul DeHaven, shows off his craft, in the foreground of the opening number.
The hidden gem on this eleven track self-titled album is “Heavy Road”. All three singers' harmonies are “A+” on this number and the musicianship is top notch from all. Drummer Mark Anderson keeps a strong background beat on Aikins and vocalist Genevieve Patterson harmonizes flawlessly on, “Don't Want Half”. The six-piece displays its wide range of influences with “The Run”, DeHaven’s down and dirty guitar work compliments Caleb Summeril’s thumping bass lines well as vocalist Sarah Anderson, along with her counterparts Patterson and Aikins, display why three vocalists are a perfect fit for the group. “Waiting For You” closes out the Colorado based quintet's best release to date. This record shows that hard work and a passion for the music is what takes a group like Paper Bird to the next level in their musical endeavors. From: https://www.215music.net/paper-bird-album-review.html
