Blitzen Trapper

Blitzen Trapper are a rare and wonderful mix of Americana, folk and indie. Their songs take you from feeling as though you should be singing beside the camp fire to driving down the highway through the deep South with all the windows rolled down. For me, the discovery of Blitzen Trapper was an absolute joy, and they led me to other similar and not so similar artists, all of whom have changed the way I see Americana/Country and Western, and have ensured that I have grown to absolutely love Americana/Country and Western. Whilst tracks such as 'Not Your Lover' and 'Lady on the Water' are mellow and soft, the rolling piano chords and intermittent harmonica give them the necessary edge and vigour. Other tracks scream bluegrass at you through the speakers but in a loose, joyous and refreshingly messy way. The title track of the EP 'Black River Killer' is by far their strongest, most memorable song, as it tells of a man wrongly convicted of a horrific murder and the impact this has on his life. Eric Earley's husky, beautiful rendition of the lyrics is enhanced by eerie synthesizers that create a song you will want to listen to a million times over. Blitzen Trapper are without a doubt one of the most talented and appealing bands at the moment, and their ability to transcend music genre stereotypes ensures that their fan base continues to expand, and deservedly so.


Black River Killer - Blitzen Trapper
Not Your Lover - Blitzen Trapper