WOOD BROTHERS, THE - One Drop of Truth (Sealed) (CD)

In fact, with their sixth release, The Wood Brothers make a beheader into a deep well full of sounds, styles and influences. While the predecessors often followed a clear line and a concept, here the trio from the brothers Oliver and Chriss Wood treat each song together with Jano Rix as if it were his own little short film. The plaintive, country folk of the opening track "River Takes The Town" still leaves room for the Americana soul number "Happines Jones". The ballad "Strange As It Seems" floats in stark contrast to "Sky High" - a Saturday night anthem, built on some funk. In chaotic times when honesty has become a rare commodity, The Wood Brothers keep the faith in themselves and their listeners by recording a collection of songs that are pure and sincere. As they sing on the album's title track: "Rather die hungry / than feasting on lies / Give me one drop of truth / I cannot deny."