Rock Dove stands alone proudly, with an American flag waving majestically in the distance as the sun sets upon their rosy cheeks. Front man Hank May's voice and lyrical prowess emits the kind of depression-laced sanguinity that the youth of our nation is clamoring for in these dark, dark days. Are they a more relatable version of The National, Bill Callahan or Nick Cave? Or, perhaps the boy gang from Los Angeles doesn't need to be compared at all.
I am wowed with every aspect of this band. Other sites have written about Mr. May, saying how impressive it is that he is a genius at the age of 19 or however old he is but the fact remains that, regardless of the age, Rock Dove's new releases are shining and golden and you might want to spend a moment to revel in all their glory. Check Rock Dove before they blow up, musically, and it's all over.
Nat King Cole singing Merry Christmas to You? No, just brilliant.
Hank May covers one of the greatest band's (Polaris) greatest songs. You remember The Adventures of Pete & Pete, right?
P.S. If you pray really, really hard, maybe Rock Dove will fly over the amber waves of grain and purple mountain majesties to New York City and play a show on the East coast. It couldn't hurt.
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i turn 19 in june, we'll play lots of shows next year when luke is living in new york, and i made half a robot in sculpture class that my friend emily was too lazy to crucify. give new york a hug for me, and i'll give l.a. a kick in the face for you.
ReplyDeletehank! i had no idea you were so cool/talented/americana!
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