CD Review: Bart Davenport, Palaces (Antenna Farm)

Oct 7, 2008 7:41 PM

Building on the past
Stepping away from his work with Honeycut (albeit temporarily), Davenport's latest showcases his numerous influences. Fusing '70s AM-radio folk and a few other baubles (Spanish rhythms, Philly soul), he uses minimalist production to craft a concrete foundation for his clean, smooth vocals. Many of the songs' origins are crystal clear—the title track summons up "Girl From Ipenema," with its lounge-y plucked guitar; "Strangelife" recollects Harry Nilsson; "Yerba Buena" features a James Taylor feel; and the tambourine-based "Born to Suffer" suggests Davenport as the newest member of a chilled-out Steppenwolf.—Kristi Kates [3.5 out of 5 stars]

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